Climate Insights for Biei

Kamikawa-gun (Ishikari), Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Biei is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1438mm of precipitation falls per year. Biei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Biei 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. Biei 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: -5° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Nov Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2° Dec Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Biei vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°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: 87mm Snow: 66mm Feb Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 58mm Mar Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 48mm Apr Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 49mm Dec Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 79mm
Precipitation
Snow

Biei is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1438mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 201mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 81mm. That's 120mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Biei receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 331cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 79cm. 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: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Biei is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 11km/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 Biei, which began on March 20, 2026. Biei 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 23°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 -5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 285mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 452mm across the season with a monthly average of 151mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Expect around 58cm 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 -3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Expect around 203cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 Biei 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
-5 °C
13 km/h
87 mm
66 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-4 °C
14 km/h
81 mm
58 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
91 mm
48 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
89 mm
20 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
105 mm
1 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
149 mm
9 cm
Nov
-2 °C
4 °C
15 km/h
148 mm
49 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-3 °C
13 km/h
124 mm
79 cm
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