Rishiri Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rishiri Island, Japan in August.

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Considering a trip to Rishiri Island, Japan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in August

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. August in Rishiri Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Rishirifuji. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Rishiri Island, Japan.

For a closer look at conditions across Rishiri Island, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 125 mm (4.9 in) in Rishirifuji.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Rishirifuji as an example - it receives around 165 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rishiri Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rishiri Island

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Rishiri Island, Japan?

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (August)

Rishirifuji

In August Rishirifuji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
165 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In August Kutsugata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
165 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kutsugata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rishiri Island, in Japan.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rishiri Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Kutsugata 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

Rishiri Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in August?

In August, Rishiri Island, Japan generally has pleasant weather conditions. Rishirifuji sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in August?

Rishirifuji averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of rain in August?

Rishiri Island, Japan sees substantial rainfall in August. Rishirifuji typically averages about 125 mm (4.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Rishiri Island, Japan. Typically, the climate in Rishirifuji is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan is in August and September with generally pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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