Best time to visit Fujikawaguchiko
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Fujikawaguchiko
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Fujikawaguchiko).
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Lake Kawaguchi ⇔ Tokyo Bus Tickets - 2
Lake Kawaguchi : Exclusive Private Customized Tour w/ Local Guide - 3
Kimono experience at Fujisan Culture Gallery -day out plan - 4
2 Hour Guided Mt Fuji Scenic Trike Tour in Lake Kawaguchiko - 5
Mt. Fuji: Japanese Calligraphy Class with Local Instructor - 6
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesHakone92% · Kamakura83% · Tokyo82%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Fujikawaguchiko (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Fujikawaguchiko's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -6–3 | -1 | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 56% | 13 | 181 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | -5–5 | 1 | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 56% | 13 | 177 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 0–10 | 6 | 12 | 163 | 13.6 | 58% | 12 | 197 | 4 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 4–14 | 11 | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 58% | 12 | 205 | 5 | Peak | 6 |
| May | 9–18 | 17 | 18 | 235 | 13.1 | 62% | 10 | 210 | 6 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jun | 14–21 | 21 | 20 | 287 | 14.3 | 68% | 9 | 193 | 6 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 18–25 | 27 | 22 | 316 | 14.4 | 72% | 9 | 201 | 8 | Quiet | 4 |
| Aug | 19–26 | 29 | 20 | 291 | 14.6 | 70% | 9 | 242 | 7 | Busy | 4 |
| Sep | 16–22 | 24 | 21 | 279 | 13.3 | 74% | 10 | 195 | 6 | Busy | 5 |
| Oct | 9–16 | 15 | 14 | 202 | 14.4 | 70% | 10 | 179 | 4 | Busy | 5 |
| Nov | 4–12 | 10 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 63% | 10 | 185 | 3 | Peak | 7 |
| Dec | -4–6 | 2 | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 56% | 13 | 194 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Fujikawaguchiko by Month
UV index in Fujikawaguchiko peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
November
7/104–12°C (feels 10°C) · 8 rain days (103h) · 185 sun hours · 63% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
6/104–14°C (feels 11°C) · 13 rain days (167h) · 205 sun hours · 58% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
December
6/10-4–6°C (feels 2°C) · 6 rain days (59h) · 194 sun hours · 56% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
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January
5/10-6–3°C (feels -1°C) · 9 rain days (108h) · 181 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
5/10-5–5°C (feels 1°C) · 8 rain days (107h) · 177 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
March
5/100–10°C (feels 6°C) · 12 rain days (163h) · 197 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
5/109–18°C (feels 17°C) · 18 rain days (235h) · 210 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
5/1014–21°C · 20 rain days (287h) · 193 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
4/1018–25°C (feels 27°C) · 22 rain days (316h) · 201 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
4/1019–26°C (feels 29°C) · 20 rain days (291h) · 242 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
5/1016–22°C (feels 24°C) · 21 rain days (279h) · 195 sun hours · 74% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
5/109–16°C · 14 rain days (202h) · 179 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Fujikawaguchiko
When is the best time to visit Fujikawaguchiko?
November is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 4–12°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, April, December.
What is the worst time to visit Fujikawaguchiko?
August is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (20 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Fujikawaguchiko?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Fujikawaguchiko by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 6, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.
What is the UV index in Fujikawaguchiko in July?
July is the peak UV month in Fujikawaguchiko, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Fujikawaguchiko on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Fujikawaguchiko bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: March, April, May, June, July, August. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 19 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.