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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Noboribetsu.
The climate in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to 0°C (32°F) in January.
With around 1298 mm (51 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Noboribetsu has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has warm summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is August. The sunniest month is May, with 6.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Noboribetsu - and find the best time to visit.
In Noboribetsu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C (32°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Noboribetsu experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1298 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually. Noboribetsu can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 195 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation spread across 28 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Noboribetsu Precipitation page.
Noboribetsu can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Noboribetsu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July typically offers the most optimal weather in Noboribetsu. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Noboribetsu has warm summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 0°C (32°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from -7°C (19°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1298 mm (51 in). August is the wettest month with 195 mm (7.7 in), while January is the driest with 60 mm (2.4 in).
Noboribetsu receives around 1,749 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 199 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 87 hours.
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