Kitami Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kitami, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C (27°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in August to around -13°C (9°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kitami experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1055 mm (42 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives high rainfall, averaging 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snowfall, with 59 mm (2.3 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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