Climate Insights for Ikutora

Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
August
197mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ikutora is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1323mm of precipitation falls per year. Ikutora receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ikutora 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 -13°C. Ikutora 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: -9° Min: -13° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Oct Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Ikutora 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 23°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, 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: 69mm Snow: 55mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 49mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 24mm May Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 41mm Dec Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 65mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ikutora is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1323mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 197mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 68mm. That's 129mm 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. Ikutora receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 294cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 65cm. 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: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Ikutora 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 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 15km/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 Ikutora, which began on March 20, 2026. Ikutora 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 -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 429mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 382mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 236mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 172cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 Ikutora 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
-13 °C
-5 °C
15 km/h
69 mm
55 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-4 °C
16 km/h
68 mm
51 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
2 °C
17 km/h
89 mm
49 cm
Apr
0 °C
9 °C
17 km/h
90 mm
24 cm
May
7 °C
15 °C
16 km/h
97 mm
2 cm
Jun
11 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
139 mm
8 cm
Nov
-3 °C
4 °C
16 km/h
125 mm
41 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-3 °C
15 km/h
99 mm
65 cm
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