Climate Insights for Funama

Shakotan-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
August
156mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Funama is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1307mm of precipitation falls per year. Funama receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Funama 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 -5°C. Funama experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Feb Max: -1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Apr Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 4° May Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jul Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Sep Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Nov Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Dec Max: 0° Average: -1° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Funama vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 79mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 57mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 32mm Dec Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow

Funama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1307mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 156mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 68mm. That's 89mm 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. Funama receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 288cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 27km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Funama is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 27km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 24km/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 Funama, which began on March 20, 2026. Funama 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 -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 225mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 349mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 396mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 214cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 15°
Jul 20°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Funama is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Funama 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
-5 °C
-1 °C
27 km/h
114 mm
79 cm
Feb
-4 °C
-1 °C
26 km/h
87 mm
57 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
4 °C
24 km/h
80 mm
35 cm
Apr
4 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
68 mm
6 cm
May
9 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
14 °C
25 km/h
139 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
7 °C
27 km/h
146 mm
32 cm
Dec
-3 °C
0 °C
28 km/h
136 mm
78 cm
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