Asahikawa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Asahikawa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August to a very cold -3°C (27°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in August to around -12°C (10°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Asahikawa experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1412 mm (56 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Asahikawa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 177 mm (7 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 81 mm (3.2 in) of snowfall over 26 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Asahikawa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Asahikawa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine