Climate Insights for Honchō

Samani-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
February
-3°C low
Wettest
August
211mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Honchō is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1436mm of precipitation falls per year. Honchō receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Honchō is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Temperatures in Honchō vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°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: 66mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 27mm Apr Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 211mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Honchō is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1436mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 211mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 63mm. That's 148mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 39km/h Feb Wind Speed: 37km/h Mar Wind Speed: 33km/h Apr Wind Speed: 32km/h May Wind Speed: 29km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 36km/h Nov Wind Speed: 40km/h Dec Wind Speed: 42km/h
Wind Speed

Honchō is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/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 42km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 18km/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 40km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 35km/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 Honchō, which began on March 20, 2026. Honchō 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 318mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 461mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 90cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 40km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Honchō 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
-3 °C
1 °C
39 km/h
66 mm
36 cm
Feb
-3 °C
0 °C
37 km/h
63 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
2 °C
33 km/h
101 mm
27 cm
Apr
3 °C
6 °C
32 km/h
110 mm
5 cm
May
7 °C
9 °C
29 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
13 °C
26 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
18 °C
24 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
21 °C
29 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
20 °C
29 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
15 °C
36 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
10 °C
40 km/h
119 mm
3 cm
Dec
0 °C
4 °C
42 km/h
87 mm
24 cm
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