Climate Insights for Nakashibetsu

The climate in Nakashibetsu is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1094mm of precipitation falls per year. Nakashibetsu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nakashibetsu 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. Nakashibetsu experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Nakashibetsu 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.

Nakashibetsu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1094mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 189mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 44mm. That's 145mm 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. Nakashibetsu receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 206cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nakashibetsu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, 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.

It is currently spring in Nakashibetsu, which began on March 20, 2026. Nakashibetsu 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nakashibetsu 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.