When is the best time to go to Asahikawa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Asahikawa, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Asahikawa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Asahikawa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Asahikawa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 81mm 3.1hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Asahikawa during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asahikawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Asahikawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in January »

February

Asahikawa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 60mm 4.5hrs 11.5hrs

February in Asahikawa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asahikawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Asahikawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in February »

March

Asahikawa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 56mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Asahikawa is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Asahikawa.

March is in the spring in Asahikawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in March »

April

Asahikawa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 56mm 6.4hrs 14.4hrs

Asahikawa's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Asahikawa.

April is in the spring in Asahikawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in April »

May

Asahikawa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 69mm 6.7hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Asahikawa and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Asahikawa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Asahikawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in May »

June

Asahikawa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 81mm 6.2hrs 10.4hrs

June is a a little damp month in Asahikawa and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Asahikawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Asahikawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in June »

July

Asahikawa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 97mm 5.5hrs 11.5hrs

July in Asahikawa is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Asahikawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Asahikawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in July »

August

Asahikawa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 149mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Asahikawa is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Asahikawa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Asahikawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in August »

September

Asahikawa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 131mm 5.8hrs 14.4hrs

Asahikawa's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Asahikawa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Asahikawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in September »

October

Asahikawa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 110mm 5.1hrs 15.7hrs

October is a damp month in Asahikawa and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Asahikawa.

October is in the fall / autumn in Asahikawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in October »

November

Asahikawa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 104mm 3hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Asahikawa during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asahikawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Asahikawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in November »

December

Asahikawa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 94mm 2.6hrs 11.5hrs

December in Asahikawa is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asahikawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Asahikawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Asahikawa with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Asahikawa weather in December »

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Asahikawa weather stats

Asahikawa weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January -5°C 23°F
Wettest month: August 149mm 5.9ins
Warmest sea: August 20.3°C 68.5°F
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