Hokkaido Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Hokkaido is a region in Japan. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Hokkaido over the year. What is the best time to visit Hokkaido?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Hokkaido over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Hokkaido is generally poor. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -6°C (21°F) in Kamikawa to 2°C (36°F) in Erimo. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Hokkaido. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In February the weather in Hokkaido is generally poor. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -5°C (23°F) in Kamikawa to 1°C (34°F) in Hakodate. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In March the weather in Hokkaido is generally poor. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with 0°C (32°F) to low in Makubetsu with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In April the weather in Hokkaido ranges from poor in Niseko to unpleasant in Sapporo. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Kuriyama with 12°C (54°F).

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In May the weather in Hokkaido ranges from poor in Hakodate to tolerable in Sapporo. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Otofuke with 18°C (64°F).

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In June the weather in Hokkaido ranges from poor in Erimo to perfect in Sapporo. The temperatures range from low in Nemuro with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Asahikawa with 21°C (70°F).

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In July the weather in Hokkaido ranges from tolerable in Kushiro to pleasant in Sapporo. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Nemuro with 16°C (61°F) to high in Asahikawa with 25°C (77°F).

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In August the weather in Hokkaido ranges from unpleasant in Hakodate to pleasant in Obihiro. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 19°C (66°F) to high in Kuriyama with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Hokkaido. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in Hokkaido ranges from tolerable in Hakodate to pleasant in Sapporo. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nemuro with 18°C (64°F) to high in Kuriyama with 23°C (73°F).

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In October the weather in Hokkaido ranges from poor in Kami-furano to tolerable in Chitose. The temperatures range from low in Kamikawa with 12°C (54°F) to moderate in Kuriyama with 16°C (61°F).

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In November the weather in Hokkaido is generally poor. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Kamikawa to 11°C (52°F) in Erimo.

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In December the weather in Hokkaido is generally poor. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kamikawa with -4°C (25°F) to low in Erimo with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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