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    Hokkaido - Japan climate 2024

    Japan

    Hokkaido - Japan climate 2024

    Overview: Hokkaido - Japan
    Hokkaido (Japan) is a region with a mild continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from -1 °C (31 °F) in January to 25 °C (78 °F) in August. The driest month is June with just 10 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 23 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 18 °C (65 °F), the lowest in January with -7 °C (19 °F).

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    Climate overview

    Hokkaido (Japan) is a region with a mild continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from -1 °C (31 °F) in January to 25 °C (78 °F) in August. The driest month is June with just 10 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 23 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 18 °C (65 °F), the lowest in January with -7 °C (19 °F).

    When is the best time to go to Hokkaido?

    The best months to visit Hokkaido are July - August. In this period day temperatures range from 23 °C (74 °F) to 25 °C (78 °F), night temperatures from 16 °C (61 °F) to 18 °C (65 °F) and you can expect on average 11 days of rain per month and 5 of sunshine on average per day. Hokkaido is also a winter sports resort, so there is a season for these activities also in winter.

    When is the wet season in Hokkaido?

    The wet season in Hokkaido falls in the months of November - February. During this period it rains on average 21 days per month and approximately 117 mm (4.59 in) of rain falls per month.

    What time of year are the highest night temperatures in Hokkaido?

    The highest night temperatures in Hokkaido occur in the months of July - August. During this time the night temperatures are between 16 °C (61 °F) - 18 °C (65 °F).

    What month has the lowest rainfall in Hokkaido?

    It rains the least in Hokkaido in the months of April - August, when it rains on average 11 days per month and 97 mm (3.82 in) of precipitation falls, which is still a number that prevents calling this a wet season.

    Which months have the highest daily temperature in Hokkaido?

    The hottest month in Hokkaido is August with a temperature of 25 °C (78 °F). The period with the highest daytime temperatures is in Hokkaido during July - August. The temperatures range at this time between 23 °C (74 °F) - 25 °C (78 °F).

    What is the humidity in Hokkaido?

    Hokkaido belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 69 % - 83 %. The most humid months are June - August and the least humid are February - May.

    Which month is the sunniest in Hokkaido?

    The period, which is the sunniest in Hokkaido, is in the months of March - July, when there is an average of 6 sun hours per day.

    Is it freezing a lot in Hokkaido?

    Yes, it is likely to be freezing at night in Hokkaido in the months of November - March. And often during the day in the months of December - March.

    Is it windy in Hokkaido?

    Hokkaido is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

    What is the least cloudy season in Hokkaido?

    The least cloudy months in Hokkaido are March - June, when the cloud cover is on average only 58 %.

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