Temperature in Hokkaido in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Hokkaido, Japan this August.

Hokkaido, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Nemuro to 26°C (79°F) in Kuriyama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Kuriyama and 16°C (61°F) in Nemuro. August is a summer month. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Hokkaido, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Hokkaido, Japan in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in Hokkaido. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Hokkaido in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Hokkaido temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Hokkaido, Japan in August?

Daytime temperatures in Sapporo typically peak at 25°C (77°F) in August, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Hokkaido, Japan in August?

After dark, Sapporo cools to about 18°C (64°F) on an average August night.

What is the warmest city in August in Hokkaido, Japan?

According to our recent database analysis, Kuriyama is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 26°C (79°F) and rarely drops below 18°C (64°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in August in Hokkaido, Japan?

In our database, Nemuro is the chilliest city in August in Hokkaido, Japan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 19°C (66°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 16°C (61°F).

How much sun does Hokkaido, Japan get in August?

Sapporo enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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