AI-generatedShizuoka at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 2,480 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Shizuoka
Shizuoka has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Shizuoka is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – May, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:5117:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:25 · evening 16:39–17:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:36 · evening 17:29–17:38
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.
What is the weather like in Shizuoka in October?
In October, Shizuoka is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 239 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min05:51 – 17:13
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Shizuoka
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 24.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Shizuoka ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.9 and 27.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.1° | 14.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.4° | 14.4° | 16.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.6° | 14.5° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.9° | 15.9° | 18.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.2° | 18.3° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 20.9° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.4° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.9° | 25.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.1° | 24.9° | 27.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.5° | 22.1° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.1° | 20.0° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.2° | 16.9° | 19.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Shizuoka
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 5.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Shizuoka, 44 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Shizuoka
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Shizuoka: 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, Shizuoka has about 14 rainy days with 239 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Shizuoka
How breezy and how cloudy Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Shizuoka: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 Shizuoka
How often the day gets hot in Shizuoka (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, Shizuoka has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shizuoka
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 107 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 41 | 10° | 3° | 16.1° | 6.5 h | 8 | 88 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 10° | 4° | 15.4° | 6.5 h | 10 | 124 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 13° | 6° | 15.6° | 6.3 h | 13 | 212 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 17° | 10° | 16.9° | 6.5 h | 14 | 231 |
| MayMay | 70 | 21° | 14° | 19.2° | 6.4 h | 14 | 246 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 24° | 19° | 21.8° | 4.7 h | 17 | 294 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 28° | 23° | 24.7° | 5.5 h | 18 | 329 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 29° | 24° | 26.9° | 6.3 h | 17 | 213 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 26° | 21° | 26.1° | 5.0 h | 16 | 263 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 21° | 17° | 23.5° | 5.0 h | 14 | 239 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 17° | 11° | 21.1° | 5.7 h | 12 | 153 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 12° | 6° | 18.2° | 6.4 h | 8 | 90 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
34.98° N, 138.38° E · 23 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Shizuoka
The best time to visit Shizuoka is from April to May and from September to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 26.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in November. Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is July with 329 mm.
Shizuoka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shizuoka in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Shizuoka in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Shizuoka in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Shizuoka in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shizuoka for you.
Your best months: May – June, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shizuoka
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Shizuoka: score 70 against 65. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 70better |
| Day high | 21° | 21° |
| Night low | 17° | 14° |
| Sea | 23.5° | 19.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 239 mm | 246 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Shizuoka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January10° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In January, Shizuoka is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in January40February10° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Shizuoka is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 124 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in February48March13° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In March, Shizuoka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 212 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in March67April17° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In April, Shizuoka is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 231 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in April70May21° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In May, Shizuoka is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 246 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in May58June24° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In June, Shizuoka is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 294 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in June55July28° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In July, Shizuoka is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 329 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in July54August29° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In August, Shizuoka is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 213 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in August60September26° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In September, Shizuoka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 263 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in September65October21° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In October, Shizuoka is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 239 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in October66November17° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In November, Shizuoka is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
Shizuoka in November52December12° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In December, Shizuoka is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shizuoka.
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Shizuoka vs. Hakone
In October Shizuoka has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs. 60). During the day Hakone is 3 °C cooler than Shizuoka. Hakone gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Shizuoka | Hakone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 24° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Nov | May, Oct |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Shizuoka ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hiroshima22°23°81
- 2Fukuoka22°23°81
- 3Nagasaki23°24°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5Kitakyūshū22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8Nagoya22°75
- 16ShizuokaThis page21°24°65
Planning a trip to Shizuoka
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Shizuoka 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.
Shizuoka has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,600 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
Shizuoka 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Shizuoka
When is the best time to visit Shizuoka?
The best time to visit Shizuoka is from April to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Shizuoka?
The sea temperature in Shizuoka ranges from 15.4 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Shizuoka in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Shizuoka?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Shizuoka?
Rain is most frequent from March to October; the wettest month is July with 329 mm. The driest month is January with 88 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shizuoka get?
Shizuoka gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Shizuoka in?
Shizuoka uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shizuoka?
A nonstop flight from London to Shizuoka takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Shizuoka?
Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 54, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 47.
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