Climate Insights for Sunagawa

Sunagawa Shi, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
August
235mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sunagawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1373mm of precipitation falls per year. Sunagawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sunagawa 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 -9°C. Sunagawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9° Feb Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -8° Mar Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 2° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Nov Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: 0° Dec Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sunagawa 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 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°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: 78mm Snow: 77mm Feb Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 71mm Mar Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 45mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 16mm May Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 235mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 65mm Dec Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 91mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sunagawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1373mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 235mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 74mm. That's 162mm 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. Sunagawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 371cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 91cm. 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: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Sunagawa 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 November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 2km/h gap 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 Sunagawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Sunagawa 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 241mm for the season, averaging 80mm 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 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 471mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 396mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Expect around 72cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Expect around 239cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Sunagawa 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
-9 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
78 mm
77 cm
Feb
-8 °C
-2 °C
3 km/h
76 mm
71 cm
Mar
-4 °C
3 °C
3 km/h
79 mm
45 cm
Apr
2 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
74 mm
16 cm
May
9 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
12 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
135 mm
7 cm
Nov
0 °C
5 °C
4 km/h
147 mm
65 cm
Dec
-7 °C
-1 °C
3 km/h
110 mm
91 cm
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