Wakkanai Climate by Month
Wakkanai experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Wakkanai is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -7°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wakkanai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1103 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Wakkanai experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 130 mm in September, the wettest month, and 66 mm in April, the driest month.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
Wakkanai can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Wakkanai 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 186 hours of sunshine.
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