Climate Insights for Fukagawa

Fukagawa Shi, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
August
236mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Fukagawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1361mm of precipitation falls per year. Fukagawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fukagawa 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 -11°C. Fukagawa 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: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Feb Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Dec Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Fukagawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°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: 70mm Snow: 69mm Feb Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 64mm Mar Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 236mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 41mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 89mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fukagawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1361mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 236mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 70mm. That's 166mm 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. Fukagawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 321cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Fukagawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Fukagawa, which began on June 21, 2026. Fukagawa 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 476mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Expect around 222cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Fukagawa 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
-11 °C
-3 °C
9 km/h
70 mm
69 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-2 °C
9 km/h
70 mm
64 cm
Mar
-4 °C
4 °C
10 km/h
76 mm
43 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
10 cm
May
8 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
135 mm
6 cm
Nov
0 °C
6 °C
10 km/h
132 mm
41 cm
Dec
-7 °C
-1 °C
10 km/h
108 mm
89 cm
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