Climate Insights for Motomachi

Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
22°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
August
163mm rain
Best to Visit
July, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Motomachi is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1027mm of precipitation falls per year. Motomachi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Motomachi 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Motomachi 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: -3° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Aug Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Sep Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Dec Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Motomachi vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 61mm Snow: 60mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 47mm Mar Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 28mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 48mm
Precipitation
Snow

Motomachi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1027mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 163mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 48mm. That's 115mm 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. Motomachi receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 254cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 60cm. 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Motomachi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Motomachi, which began on March 20, 2026. Motomachi 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 -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 378mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Expect around 155cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -7°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 14°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 17°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Motomachi is during July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°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 Motomachi 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
-10 °C
-3 °C
4 km/h
61 mm
60 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
48 mm
47 cm
Mar
-5 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
66 mm
43 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
67 mm
28 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
11 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
112 mm
4 cm
Nov
0 °C
6 °C
4 km/h
68 mm
24 cm
Dec
-6 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
62 mm
48 cm
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