Rusutsu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rusutsu. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C (28°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in August to -11°C (12°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rusutsu has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1332 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Rusutsu can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 197 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation spread across 26 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Rusutsu Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Rusutsu 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rusutsu.

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.

Relative humidity over the year