Mount Fuji Weather in August
Season: Late summer
Referring to Mount Fuji weather in August, it is cool although it is quite hot in its surrounding areas like Tokyo, mainly because of its high elevation. The highest temperature may rise to 33℃ (91.4℉) or so in nearby cities, but is only around 10℃ (50℉) on the mountain summit. For more details, the temperature of the 5th Station on the hillside of Mt. Fuji ranges in 17-23℃ (62.6-73.4℉) at average. For the rainy season has ended, the rainfall decreases quite a bit, and August becomes the peak month of mountaineering on Mt. Fuji. Blouse, thin knitwear, jacket, light pants, etc. are suggested to wear on the hillside, and thick clothing like padded jacket or downcoat are needed on the summit.
Referring to Mount Fuji weather in August, it is cool although it is quite hot in its surrounding areas like Tokyo, mainly because of its high elevation. The highest temperature may rise to 33℃ (91.4℉) or so in nearby cities, but is only around 10℃ (50℉) on the mountain summit. For more details, the temperature of the 5th Station on the hillside of Mt. Fuji ranges in 17-23℃ (62.6-73.4℉) at average. For the rainy season has ended, the rainfall decreases quite a bit, and August becomes the peak month of mountaineering on Mt. Fuji. Blouse, thin knitwear, jacket, light pants, etc. are suggested to wear on the hillside, and thick clothing like padded jacket or downcoat are needed on the summit.
Averages for Mount Fuji Weather in August
Temperature: 19°C / 66.2°F
High Temperature: 23°C / 73.4°F
Low Temperature: 17°C / 62.6°F
Humidity: 79%
Rainfall: 154 mm
Rainy Days: 10 days
Sunrise: 04:56 ~ 05:18
Sunset: 18:15 ~ 18:49
Note: These are the data of the 5th Station on hillside of Mount Fuji.
Clothes to Wear on Mount Fuji in August
What to Do around Mount Fuji in August
Mountaineering is the most popular activity in August on Mt. Fuji. Starting from the 5th Station on mountain slope, mountaineers can climb up to the summit and trek around the crater. Fuji Five Lakes are the best photo spot of the mountain, among which Lake Kawaguchi is the most-visited, equipped with Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. Lake Yamanaka is alluring with Hana no Miyako Kouen, where sunflowers all over the field form stunning scenery under Mt. Fuji. Narusawa Ice Cave is a natural icehouse in the five lakes area. It’s quite interesting to explore the cool cave created by volcanic eruption. Oshino Hakkai, another best spot for photographing of Mt. Fuji nearby, is antique and picturesque with a set of ponds, thatched cottages, and waterwheels.
Tips
1. August is the peak season of mountaineering on Mt. Fuji as the rainy season is over. But the trails might also be closed temporarily in the bad weather of heavy rain or gales. Mountaineers are advised to watch the local weather forecast and prepare linen gloves, alpenstock, raincoat, drinking water, some food, and more.
2. Remember to put on safety helmet and warm clothes when getting into Narusawa Ice Cave. Visitors need to stoop in the cave, and it’s easy to knock the head when raising up.
2. Remember to put on safety helmet and warm clothes when getting into Narusawa Ice Cave. Visitors need to stoop in the cave, and it’s easy to knock the head when raising up.
- Last updated on Apr. 17, 2023 by Nancy He -