Date weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

Is August a good time to explore Date weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Date includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 25°C. At night, they generally drop to 18°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Date in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Date climate page with graphs.

 

Date, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Date, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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