Go to Hokkaido in Japan
In Hokkaido in Japan you can take breathtaking walks through remote nature reserves with mountains and waterfalls. Something you might want to add to the Bucket list.
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.
Hokkaido in January
In January the weather in Hokkaido is generally less favorable. 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.
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in February
In February the weather in Hokkaido is generally less favorable. 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.
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in March
In March the weather in Hokkaido is generally less favorable. 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.
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in August
In August the weather in Hokkaido ranges from mixed in Hakodate to very good 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.
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in September
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in October
In October the weather in Hokkaido ranges from less favorable in Kami-furano to good in Chitose. The temperatures range from low in Kamikawa with 12°C (54°F) to moderate in Kuriyama with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hokkaido in December
In December the weather in Hokkaido is generally less favorable. 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.
Find more detailed climate information for Hokkaido in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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