Best Time to Visit Mount Fuji for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

64/100

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May, October, April

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2°C – 24°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Mount Fuji?

The best time to visit Mount Fuji for hiking is May, October, April, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mount Fuji

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	47Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	57	10.1	65%	shoulder
February	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	8°	66	11.6	68%	shoulder
March	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	11°	126	16.1	68%	shoulder
April	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	17°	134	16	72%	shoulder
May	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	21°	149	15.6	74%	shoulder
June	51Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	23°	206	19.3	80%	wet
July	37Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	193	21.3	80%	wet
August	29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	223	18.7	79%	wet
September	47Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	21°	25°	235	19.6	81%	wet
October	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	15°	19°	183	15.6	79%	wet
November	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	91	11.4	75%	shoulder
December	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	9°	51	10.2	69%	shoulder