Climate Insights for Shiraoi

Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
August
227mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shiraoi is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1312mm of precipitation falls per year. Shiraoi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shiraoi 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 -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 177cm 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: -4° Min: -6° Feb Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Mar Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1° Apr Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° May Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jun Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jul Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Sep Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Oct Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3° Dec Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shiraoi 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 23°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 47mm Feb Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 40mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 37mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 227mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shiraoi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1312mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 227mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 52mm. That's 175mm 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 177cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.

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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Shiraoi 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 19km/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 9km/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 18km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

8 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Shiraoi, which began on June 21, 2026. Shiraoi 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 January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 382mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 122cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Shiraoi 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
-6 °C
-1 °C
17 km/h
57 mm
47 cm
Feb
-5 °C
-1 °C
17 km/h
52 mm
40 cm
Mar
-1 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
78 mm
37 cm
Apr
3 °C
8 °C
13 km/h
92 mm
10 cm
May
9 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
16 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
119 mm
2 cm
Nov
3 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
101 mm
6 cm
Dec
-4 °C
1 °C
19 km/h
67 mm
35 cm
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