Rishirifuji Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Rishirifuji, Hokkaido, Japan, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) in August, while winters cool to -1°C (30°F) in February.

Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1323 mm (52 in) per year. November is the wettest month and April the driest. The sunniest month is May, with 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Monthly Temperature in Rishirifuji

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rishirifuji. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C (30°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in August to around -5°C (23°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Rishirifuji

Rishirifuji has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1323 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 64 mm (2.5 in) over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rishirifuji Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Rishirifuji

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rishirifuji. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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Best Time to Visit Rishirifuji

During the months of July, August and September, Rishirifuji enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (67°F) to 22°C (72°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 115 mm (4.5 in) in July to 144 mm (5.7 in) in September. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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