Best Time to Visit Mount Fuji
Best time to visit Mount Fuji: January, July and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Fuji
Go in January, July and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mount Fuji month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | -10° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 8° | -9° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 13° | -2° | 11,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 28° | 12° | 11,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 33° | 19° | 14,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 39° | 28° | 17,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 47° | 36° | 12,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 47° | 36° | 9,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 42° | 32° | 13,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 32° | 21° | 11,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 9° | 6,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 12° | -3° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Fuji compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Fuji.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration | 0 mi | 21°F | about the same | 118 in |
| Tokyo | 56 mi | 62°F | +73°F warmer | 64 in |
| Shibuya | 58 mi | 62°F | +73°F warmer | 64 in |
| Shibuya Crossing | 58 mi | 62°F | +73°F warmer | 64 in |
| Shinjuku | 60 mi | 62°F | +73°F warmer | 64 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mount Fuji is a tourist attraction in Japan. Mount Fuji is a landmark known for Japan's sacred volcano.
Right now it is 26°F (-3°C) in Mount Fuji with partly cloudy. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 20°F to 31°F. Chance of precipitation is 51%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Mount Fuji is January, July and December. The climate is polar. March, April and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 47°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -10°F.
The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 61 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 31°F is in line with the 32°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Mount Fuji today at 7.1/10. Visibility is down to 2,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 20°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mount Fuji right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:51 PM, Oct 3 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 31° / 20°
Partly cloudy · 51% rain · wind 6 mph
☁️ 30° / 19°
Overcast · 43% rain · wind 5 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji is a tourist attraction in Japan. Its coordinates are 35.3606, 138.7274. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Mount Fuji right now?
It is currently 26°F (-3°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Fuji?
January, July and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Fuji, which has a polar climate. March, April and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Fuji in?
Mount Fuji observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 7:51 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Fuji?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 61 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 98 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 208 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Fuji?
Popular options include Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha and Shirahama Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
