Hakodate weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hakodate during August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Hakodate generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Hakodate in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 150 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hakodate, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Hakodate, 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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