AI-generatedFukushima at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,374 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 77 m
Climate in Fukushima
Fukushima has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Fukushima is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Fukushima
The best time to visit Fukushima is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and in October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 193 mm.
Fukushima through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fukushima in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Fukushima in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25–30 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Fukushima in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Fukushima in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:4517:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:29–06:21 · evening 16:27–17:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:19–05:29 · evening 17:19–17:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Fukushima compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Fukushima in October?
In October, Fukushima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min05:45 – 17:02
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Fukushima
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Fukushima (score 70 and 74). In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 154 mm | 113 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Fukushima month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January5° · 4.7 h
In January, Fukushima is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in January27February7° · 5.2 h
In February, Fukushima is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in February38March11° · 5.7 h
In March, Fukushima is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in March73April17° · 6.2 h
In April, Fukushima is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in April74May23° · 6.1 h
In May, Fukushima is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in May65June25° · 4.7 h
In June, Fukushima is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 140 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in June42July29° · 4.1 h
In July, Fukushima is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 193 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in July38August30° · 4.6 h
In August, Fukushima is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in August61September26° · 4.1 h
In September, Fukushima is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in September70October20° · 4.5 h
In October, Fukushima is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in October57November14° · 4.5 h
In November, Fukushima is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in November23December8° · 4.3 h
In December, Fukushima is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fukushima.
Fukushima in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fukushima
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 78 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 5° | −4° | 4.7 h | 10 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 7° | −3° | 5.2 h | 9 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 11° | 0° | 5.7 h | 11 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 17° | 5° | 6.2 h | 11 | 106 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 11° | 6.1 h | 11 | 113 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 25° | 16° | 4.7 h | 14 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 29° | 20° | 4.1 h | 19 | 193 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 30° | 21° | 4.6 h | 17 | 175 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 26° | 17° | 4.1 h | 15 | 173 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 20° | 10° | 4.5 h | 11 | 154 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 14° | 4° | 4.5 h | 9 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 8° | −1° | 4.3 h | 10 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Fukushima
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Fukushima, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Fukushima: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Fukushima has about 11 rainy days with 154 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Fukushima
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Fukushima
How breezy and how cloudy Fukushima is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Fukushima typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Fukushima: variable cloud, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Fukushima
How often the day gets hot in Fukushima (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Fukushima has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Fukushima
Snow is possible in Fukushima, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Fukushima.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Fukushima
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Fukushima in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Fukushima has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 50 min
- Distance
- 9,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Fukushima lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
Compare & alternatives
Fukushima compared
Put Fukushima side by side with another destination.
Fukushima vs Sendai
In October the holiday weather in Fukushima and Sendai is about equally good (score 70 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Sendai as in Fukushima.
| in October | Fukushima | Sendai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 70 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Fukushima ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- FukushimaThis page20°70
- 2Sendai20°70
- 3Morioka18°67
- 4Tsukuba22°65
- 5Narita22°65
- 6Urayasu22°22°65
- 7Tokyo22°22°65
- 8Minato22°22°65
Near Fukushima
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Fukushima
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Fukushima's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Fukushima
When is the best time to visit Fukushima?
The best time to visit Fukushima is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Fukushima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Fukushima?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 193 mm. The driest month is February with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fukushima get?
Fukushima gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.2 hours a day; in July there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Fukushima in?
Fukushima is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fukushima?
A nonstop flight from London to Fukushima takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,390 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Fukushima?
Fukushima lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Fukushima?
Fukushima has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 72, summer holidays 39, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 23.