Shakotan weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Shakotan in August? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Shakotan typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 19°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Shakotan in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 172 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shakotan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (66 KM, 41 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 Shakotan, 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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shakotan.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.