Late summer · Weather & things to do
Furano and Biei in August
Furano and Biei's warmest month brings highs averaging 77°F (25°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 6.1 in (154 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C).
Lows average 62°F (17°C).
With 84% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.1 in (154 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 69°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in July to 61/100.
- August sits inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Furano and Biei in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Furano Wine Factory
Municipal winery on a hill with free tastings of local wines.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 6.1 in of rain.
Furano Cheese Factory
Dairy workshop with cheese tastings, ice cream and a pizza kitchen.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Shikisai-no-Oka
Hillside flower park with rainbow bands of blooms from spring to autumn.
Shirogane Blue Pond
Man-made pond tinted milky blue by minerals, with dead larch trunks.
Patchwork Road
Scenic farm roads past the Ken and Mary Tree and Seven Stars Tree.
Nearby in August
- Sapporo in August~63 mi · highs 78°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Otaru in August~77 mi · highs 78°F, 6.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~517 m to Furano and Biei's ~208 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Furano and Biei in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Furano and Biei?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
How hot is Furano and Biei in August?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Furano and Biei in August?
Yes: about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.0 in (1093 mm).
What should I pack for Furano and Biei in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Furano and Biei
Routes in season in August
- Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb
Planning Furano and Biei in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.