Hokkaido weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Hokkaido this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in August?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. August in Hokkaido generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In August, it is summer.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Nemuro at 19°C to warm in Kuriyama at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Kuriyama and 16°C in Nemuro. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Hokkaido. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wakkanai with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Hakodate with 209 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Sapporo receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected in Sapporo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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Popular destinations in Hokkaido
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Average weather in Sapporo
In August Sapporo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In August Niseko generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In August Hakodate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In August Furano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In August Obihiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Hokkaido?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sapporo, August might be a good time to visit Hokkaido.
On average, the best time to visit Hokkaido is in June with generally perfect weather in Sapporo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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