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JapanThe climate of Hokkaidō
The current climate in Hokkaidō features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hokkaidō, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Hokkaidō in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Hokkaidō gets 1197 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 337 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Hokkaidō runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Hokkaidō?
The best time to visit Hokkaidō for sunny weather is May through July and September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hokkaidō. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Hokkaidō
The climate table of Hokkaidō shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 87 | 80 | 47 | 46 | 94 | 71 | 158 | 104 | 230 | 97 | 94 |
| Snow (cm) | 90 | 82 | 50 | 3,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 28 | 85 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Hokkaidō, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Hokkaidō
Yearly Temperature in Hokkaidō
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hokkaidō, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hokkaidō
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hokkaidō
Average Snowfall per Month in Hokkaidō
Total Yearly Snowfall in Hokkaidō
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hokkaidō, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Hokkaidō
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Average weather in Hokkaidō by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hokkaidō. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.