Fukui-shi climate
Fukui-shi (Japan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 2,090 mm82 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Fukui-shi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 135 | 439 | 1987.8 |
| Feb | 745 | 134 | 440 | 1325.2 |
| Mar | 1152 | 338 | 745 | 1415.6 |
| Apr | 1762 | 846 | 1254 | 1365.4 |
| May | 2272 | 1356 | 1864 | 1375.4 |
| Jun | 2678 | 1865 | 2271 | 1626.4 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2373 | 2679 | 2499.8 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 1626.4 |
| Sep | 2780 | 2068 | 2374 | 2088.2 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1457 | 1763 | 1696.6 |
| Nov | 1560 | 947 | 1253 | 1606.3 |
| Dec | 949 | 439 | 744 | 2369.3 |
| Year | 3087 | 134 | 1559 | 2,09082 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 91% | 1.6 | 9:58 |
| Feb | 83% | 86% | 2.4 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 80% | 80% | 3.6 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 78% | 75% | 4.6 | 13:04 |
| May | 78% | 75% | 5.2 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 82% | 82% | 5.0 | 14:36 |
| Jul | 85% | 81% | 4.7 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 83% | 72% | 5.0 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 83% | 77% | 3.9 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 82% | 73% | 3.1 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 82% | 78% | 2.1 | 10:12 |
| Dec | 85% | 88% | 1.4 | 9:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Fukui-shi is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C87 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 1 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.3 °C41.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,090 mm82 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (249 mm9.8 in), the driest is February (132 mm5.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in April to 86% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 72%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in June to 12 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 16 cm).
Best time to visit Fukui-shi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 22 °C72 °F with 137 mm5.4 in to 137 mm5.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °F and very wet (198 mm7.8 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Fukui-shi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 9 °C49 °F, lows 134 to 4 °C39 °F, about 189 mm7.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 338 to 13 °C56 °F, about 138 mm5.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2678 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1865 to 24 °C75 °F, about 191 mm7.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1560 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 947 to 20 °C68 °F, about 179 mm7.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Fukui-shi compares
Compared with Kanazawa, about 69 km to the northeast, Fukui-shi has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer).
Of the 111 places in Japan covered by World Climates, Fukui-shi is the 57th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 11th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Japan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Virginia Beach (United States, Cfa), Norfolk (United States, Cfa) and East Hampton (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Komatsu 43 km · 16 °C60 °F · 2,100 mm83 in
- Kanazawa 69 km · 15 °C59 °F · 2,013 mm79 in
- Nagahama 76 km · 15 °C58 °F · 1,865 mm73 in
- Gifu 86 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,803 mm71 in
- Hikone 91 km · 14 °C58 °F · 1,865 mm73 in
- Takaoka 104 km · 15 °C59 °F · 2,104 mm83 in
- Toyama 114 km · 15 °C59 °F · 1,810 mm71 in
- Nagoya 116 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,741 mm69 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fukui-shi?
August is the warmest month in Fukui-shi, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Fukui-shi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Fukui-shi?
July is the wettest month with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 132 mm (5.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Fukui-shi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 263 m, while Fukui-shi lies at about 15 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.6 °C2.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.