Abashiri Climate by Month
Abashiri experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Abashiri is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -9°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Abashiri has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1116 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Abashiri shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 142 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 59 mm of snowfall over 24 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Abashiri serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Abashiri.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Abashiri ranges from 2°C in February to 3°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Abashiri in Japan
During the months of August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.
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