Climate Insights for Kozawa

Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
August
180mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kozawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1290mm of precipitation falls per year. Kozawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kozawa 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 -8°C. Kozawa 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: -3° Average: -6° Min: -8° Feb Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -7° Mar Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: 0° Dec Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kozawa vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 66mm Feb Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 54mm Mar Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 35mm Dec Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 64mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kozawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1290mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 74mm. That's 106mm 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. Kozawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 281cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 66cm. 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: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Kozawa 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 December, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kozawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Kozawa 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 -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 38cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Expect around 183cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Kozawa 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
-8 °C
-3 °C
15 km/h
85 mm
66 cm
Feb
-7 °C
-2 °C
16 km/h
74 mm
54 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
3 °C
15 km/h
86 mm
46 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
78 mm
13 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
126 mm
3 cm
Nov
0 °C
6 °C
16 km/h
128 mm
35 cm
Dec
-7 °C
-2 °C
16 km/h
99 mm
64 cm
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