Climate Insights for Akabira

Akabira Shi, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
212mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Akabira is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1339mm of precipitation falls per year. Akabira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akabira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Akabira experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -10° Mar Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 17° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Nov Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Akabira has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 55mm Feb Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 14mm May Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 212mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 40mm Dec Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 66mm
Precipitation
Snow

Akabira is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1339mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 212mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 69mm. That's 143mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Akabira receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 274cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Akabira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Akabira, which began on March 20, 2026. Akabira is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 447mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 390mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 47cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 172cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akabira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-4 °C
13 km/h
71 mm
55 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-3 °C
15 km/h
69 mm
50 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
83 mm
40 cm
Apr
2 °C
10 °C
17 km/h
82 mm
14 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
1 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
139 mm
6 cm
Nov
-2 °C
5 °C
15 km/h
134 mm
40 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-2 °C
14 km/h
103 mm
66 cm
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