Climate Insights for Rausu

Menashi-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
20°C peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low
Wettest
August
158mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rausu is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1208mm of precipitation falls per year. Rausu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rausu 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Rausu experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -5° Min: -7° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -9° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Apr Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 1° May Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Jul Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 15° Aug Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Sep Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 15° Oct Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Nov Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Dec Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rausu vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, 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: 88mm Snow: 66mm Feb Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 59mm
Precipitation
Snow

Rausu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 158mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 62mm. That's 96mm 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. Rausu receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 259cm 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 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Rausu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 26km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 23km/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 Rausu, which began on March 20, 2026. Rausu 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 332mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 385mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Expect around 169cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -7°
Mar -2°
Apr
May
Jun 11°
Jul 16°
Aug 18°
Sep 17°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Rausu is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 20°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rausu 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
-7 °C
-4 °C
27 km/h
88 mm
66 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-4 °C
22 km/h
62 mm
44 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
1 °C
21 km/h
81 mm
43 cm
Apr
1 °C
6 °C
21 km/h
80 mm
20 cm
May
6 °C
11 °C
19 km/h
82 mm
1 cm
Jun
10 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
13 °C
24 km/h
154 mm
2 cm
Nov
3 °C
7 °C
28 km/h
116 mm
24 cm
Dec
-4 °C
0 °C
29 km/h
98 mm
59 cm
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