Climate Insights for Kamikawa

Kamikawa-gun (Ishikari), Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
August
226mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kamikawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1548mm of precipitation falls per year. Kamikawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kamikawa 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 -15°C. Kamikawa 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: -9° Average: -12° Min: -15° Feb Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -13° Mar Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2° May Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jul Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Oct Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Nov Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Dec Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Kamikawa 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 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°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 8°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: 97mm Snow: 74mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 63mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 65mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 47mm May Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 63mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 82mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kamikawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1548mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 226mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 84mm. That's 142mm 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. Kamikawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 431cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 82cm. 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: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Kamikawa 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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 13km/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 Kamikawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Kamikawa 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 January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 320mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 404mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Expect around 91cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Expect around 218cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Kamikawa 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
-15 °C
-9 °C
13 km/h
97 mm
74 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-8 °C
14 km/h
84 mm
63 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
102 mm
65 cm
Apr
-2 °C
5 °C
15 km/h
102 mm
47 cm
May
4 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
9 cm
Jun
9 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
148 mm
1 cm
Jul
14 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
9 °C
14 km/h
149 mm
28 cm
Nov
-6 °C
1 °C
14 km/h
135 mm
63 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-7 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
82 cm
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