This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.
Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.
All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.
Tsukuba has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with warm to hot summers, cool winters, and rainfall distributed through the year, with a wetter autumn peak. Long-term climate data show an average annual temperature around 14.3-16.1°C and annual precipitation around 1,326-1,468 mm, which is consistent with Japan's broader humid temperate climate pattern. The current clear, very hot weather is a short-term condition and does not reflect the city's seasonal averages.
Summer Average
26°C
Winter Average
4°C
Climate Type
Humid Subtropical
Rainy Days
208
Sunny Days
156
Humidity
77%
Spring
March - May
10-21°C
Spring is generally mild and steadily warms through May, with comfortable conditions and increasing sunshine. Rainfall is moderate and humidity begins to rise toward early summer.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
22-33°C
Summer is hot and humid, with the warmest conditions in August. Rain can be frequent, especially in the rainy season and during late-summer weather systems.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
12-23°C
Autumn is mild to cool and often the wettest part of the year, with September commonly bringing heavy rainfall. Conditions gradually become drier and more comfortable into November.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
1-10°C
Winter is cool, relatively dry, and can bring occasional light snowfall. Daytime temperatures are usually above freezing, but mornings and nights can feel cold and damp.
Low rainfall
Loading Weather...
Air Quality
Tsukuba
Tsukuba offers a quiet, family-friendly lifestyle with a strong expat community centered around its research institutions and international schools. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with clean streets, efficient public transport, and easy access to nature—ideal for those prioritizing stability and work-life balance. Housing is spacious by Japanese standards and more affordable than in major metropolitan areas, though options diminish with distance from the train line. While healthcare is reliable and safety is solid, non-Japanese speakers may find navigating local bureaucracy challenging. It’s a practical choice for those valuing convenience and calm over urban energy.
Advantages
Tsukuba
Science and research hub
Extensive park system
Modern planned city layout
Affordable living costs
Strong tech job market
Excellent public transportation
Disadvantages
Tsukuba
Limited nightlife options
Car dependency required
Quiet, isolated feeling
Few international communities
Limited job diversity
Safety & Security in Tsukuba
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
69
/100
Japan Avg
60
Asia Avg
56
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Tsukuba to Japan averages using different marker styles.Compare:
