Wakkanai weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

How does the weather in Wakkanai usually fare in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Wakkanai includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 23°C, cooling down at night to around 18°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Wakkanai in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 165 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Wakkanai. July, August and September typically offer 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 Wakkanai climate page with graphs.

 

Wakkanai, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (48 KM, 30 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 Wakkanai, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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