Kutchan weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

How does the weather in Kutchan usually fare in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kutchan includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Kutchan in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kutchan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (51 KM, 31 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 Kutchan, 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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