Abashiri Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Abashiri is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in August to a very cold -2°C (28°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in August to around -9°C (16°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Abashiri has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1116 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Abashiri shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 59 mm (2.3 in) of snowfall over 24 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Abashiri Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Abashiri serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Abashiri.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in February, June, July, August and September and highest during January, March, April, May, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)