Climate Insights for Obihiro

The climate in Obihiro is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1188mm of precipitation falls per year. Obihiro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Obihiro 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season.

Obihiro has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Obihiro is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 204mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 48mm. That's 156mm 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 148cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Obihiro 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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Obihiro, which began on March 20, 2026. Obihiro 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 -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Obihiro 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.