Climate Insights for Niikappu

, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
22°C peak
Coldest
February
-3°C low
Wettest
August
185mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Niikappu is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1370mm of precipitation falls per year. Niikappu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Niikappu 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: 0° Min: -2° Feb Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 1° Apr Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° May Max: 11° Average: 10° Min: 9° Jun Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Jul Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Aug Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 21° Sep Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Oct Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Dec Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Niikappu vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°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 3°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 42mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow

Niikappu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1370mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 185mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 63mm. That's 122mm 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 135cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 33km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 31km/h Nov Wind Speed: 35km/h Dec Wind Speed: 37km/h
Wind Speed

Niikappu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 16km/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 35km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 31km/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 Niikappu, which began on March 20, 2026. Niikappu 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 445mm across the season with a monthly average of 148mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/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 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Expect around 112cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/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 Niikappu 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
-2 °C
1 °C
35 km/h
76 mm
42 cm
Feb
-3 °C
1 °C
33 km/h
63 mm
33 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
4 °C
30 km/h
82 mm
16 cm
Apr
4 °C
7 °C
29 km/h
99 mm
2 cm
May
9 °C
11 °C
26 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
15 °C
23 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
21 °C
26 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
16 °C
31 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
10 °C
35 km/h
119 mm
5 cm
Dec
1 °C
4 °C
37 km/h
109 mm
38 cm
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