Sobetsu weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Sobetsu look like in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Sobetsu generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Sobetsu in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

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, July and September generally stand 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 Sobetsu climate page with graphs.

 

Sobetsu, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (67 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.

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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 Sobetsu, 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

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