Wakkanai Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Wakkanai has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1103 mm (43 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Wakkanai offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between September (130 mm (5.1 in)) and April (66 mm (2.6 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 177 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Wakkanai Temperature page.

Wakkanai's average annual precipitation is 1103 mm (43 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Wakkanai:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Wakkanai's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Wakkanai Climate page.