When to go · Fukui
Fukui, month by month
The best months for Fukui: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 17 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 14 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 11 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 17 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fukui, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
May: 11 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Fukui's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Fukui: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.