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Chitose Climate by Month

The temperature in Chitose can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Chitose can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Chitose is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1151 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 179 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 51 mm over 23 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Chitose. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (35 KM, 22 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Chitose in Japan

During the months of July, 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chitose?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
  • When is winter in Chitose?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chitose?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chitose?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chitose?
    August tops the wettest month list with 179 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chitose?
    January is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chitose?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Chitose

    Sun   Dec 15
    1°C | -14°C
    S 14 km/h
    3.2 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -2°C | -10°C
    NW 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    -2°C | -12°C
    NE 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain