Kitami Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kitami is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kitami, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kitami experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1055 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less snowfall, with 59 mm over 22 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kitami Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kitami. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kitami.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kitami 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 139 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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
