Climate Insights for Kami-furano

Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
304mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kami-furano is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1644mm of precipitation falls per year. Kami-furano receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kami-furano 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Kami-furano experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9° Mar Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Nov Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -6° Dec Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Kami-furano has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 111mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 101mm Mar Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 25mm May Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 304mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 32mm Nov Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 99mm Dec Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 124mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kami-furano is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1644mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 304mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 59mm. That's 245mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Kami-furano receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 522cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 124cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Kami-furano is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kami-furano, which began on June 21, 2026. Kami-furano 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 603mm across the season with a monthly average of 201mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 420mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Expect around 131cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 336cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kami-furano 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
-12 °C
-5 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
111 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
119 mm
101 cm
Mar
-5 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
59 mm
30 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
102 mm
25 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
18 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
169 mm
32 cm
Nov
-6 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
150 mm
99 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-2 °C
2 km/h
140 mm
124 cm
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