Shiraoi Temperature by Month
Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan has an average annual maximum temperature of 11°C (52°F), ranging from -1°C (30°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Shiraoi Monthly Temperatures
In Shiraoi, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and very cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 18°C (64°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Shiraoi by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 172 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Shiraoi vs Japan
The map below shows the annual temperature across Japan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Shiraoi vs World: Temperature Compared
Shiraoi's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Shiraoi?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Shiraoi, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -1°C (30°F) and humidity around 70%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 23°C (73°F) with 75% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Shiraoi's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Shiraoi climate page.
Shiraoi Weather by Month
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