Rusutsu, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Rusutsu, Hokkaido, Japan, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to very cold over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rusutsu. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rusutsu has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1332 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Rusutsu can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 197 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 73 mm of snowfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
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
Forecast for Rusutsu
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The best time of year to visit Rusutsu 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
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 -2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 197 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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