Sobetsu Climate by Month
The temperature in Sobetsu can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Sobetsu can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -9°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sobetsu is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1241 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 186 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 64 mm over 29 snowy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sobetsu. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Sobetsu.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Sobetsu 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 -1°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 186 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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