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Hokkaido
Visit in July — score 76/100 · avg high 78°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 22° | 28° | 15° | 19 | 66 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 12 | 23° | 29° | 17° | 20 | 74 | 10.3h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 27 | 32° | 39° | 24° | 15 | 71 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 39 | 44° | 53° | 35° | 14 | 83 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 56 | 54° | 63° | 46° | 13 | 91 | 14.5h | High | Average |
| June | 65 | 62° | 69° | 54° | 15 | 121 | 15.2h | High | Above avg |
| July | 76 | 70° | 78° | 64° | 13 | 115 | 14.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 64 | 72° | 78° | 66° | 17 | 184 | 13.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 65 | 65° | 72° | 57° | 13 | 128 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 41 | 52° | 60° | 44° | 15 | 105 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 17 | 40° | 47° | 33° | 19 | 121 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 7 | 27° | 32° | 20° | 20 | 81 | 8.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 52°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Hokkaido (March, April, May) brings average highs of 52°F and lows of 35°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Summer
- Score
- 68/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Hokkaido (June, July, August) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 61°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 68/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Hokkaido (September, October, November) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 45°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Winter
- Score
- 10/100
- High
- 30°F
- Low
- 18°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Hokkaido (December, January, February) brings average highs of 30°F and lows of 18°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 10/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 13/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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