Climate Insights for Nakashibetsu

The climate in Nakashibetsu is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1120mm of precipitation falls per year. Nakashibetsu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nakashibetsu 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 197cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Nakashibetsu vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Nakashibetsu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1120mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 191mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 42mm. That's 149mm 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 197cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.

Nakashibetsu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Nakashibetsu, which began on June 21, 2026. Nakashibetsu 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 February near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Nakashibetsu is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 98mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nakashibetsu 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.