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Shizuoka

Decide whether to visit or live in Shizuoka, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, August 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Shizuoka month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shizuoka are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and June the wettest (about 333 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.72.5658.1
February11.43.21048.1
March15.06.42038.4
April18.810.32288.7
May22.414.62748.7
June25.318.73338.5
July29.022.83009.4
August30.524.023410.4
September27.621.42758.4
October22.315.62477.3
November17.910.21237.7
December13.04.9727.8

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What is being reported around Shizuoka

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01 · Overview

Shizuoka, in brief

Shizuoka is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Shizuoka took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Shizuoka

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Shizuoka

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Shizuoka

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Shizuoka

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Shizuoka

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08 · Questions

Questions about Shizuoka

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shizuoka

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Shizuoka located and what are its coordinates?

Shizuoka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.9833, 138.3833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Shizuoka?

Shizuoka has a recorded population of approximately 693,389 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Shizuoka?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Shizuoka include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Shizuoka?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Shizuoka, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.