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Japan 5-day Weather Forecast

Day Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
Kofu Not as warm with rain

Not as warm with rain 19℃/12℃

 Warmer with plenty of sunshine

Warmer with plenty of sunshine 26℃/13℃

 Nice with clouds and sunshine

Nice with clouds and sunshine 24℃/16℃

 Some sun, then clouds, afternoon showers

Some sun, then clouds, afternoon showers 25℃/14℃

 Cloudy, a little rain in the afternoon

Cloudy, a little rain in the afternoon 20℃/13℃
Uenohara An a.m. shower or two; otherwise, cloudy

An a.m. shower or two; otherwise, cloudy 19℃/12℃

 Mostly sunny, warmer and less humid

Mostly sunny, warmer and less humid 23℃/11℃

 Beautiful with times of clouds and sun

Beautiful with times of clouds and sun 24℃/16℃

 Cooler in the morning with a little rain

Cooler in the morning with a little rain 24℃/14℃

 Cloudy and cooler with a little rain

Cloudy and cooler with a little rain 17℃/12℃
Hayakawa A morning shower or two; cloudy, cooler

A morning shower or two; cloudy, cooler 18℃/11℃

 Sunshine and pleasant

Sunshine and pleasant 24℃/10℃

 Increasing cloudiness

Increasing cloudiness 22℃/15℃

 Some sun, then clouds, afternoon rain

Some sun, then clouds, afternoon rain 22℃/13℃

 Rain and drizzle in the afternoon

Rain and drizzle in the afternoon 18℃/12℃

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