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Best time to visit · Japan
On the climate data, the best time to visit Furano and Biei is May & June and September, scoring up to 81/100 with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain in June. July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 24°F to 77°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 43.0 in (1093 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 24°F-4°C | 26°F-3°C | 33°F1°C | 46°F8°C | 61°F16°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 69°F21°C | 56°F13°C | 41°F5°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Avg low | 11°F-12°C | 11°F-12°C | 19°F-7°C | 31°F0°C | 43°F6°C | 53°F12°C | 61°F16°C | 62°F17°C | 54°F12°C | 41°F5°C | 29°F-2°C | 16°F-9°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.0 in52 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 6.1 in154 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 4.1 in103 mm | 3.8 in97 mm |
| Humidity | 96% | 94% | 92% | 85% | 81% | 83% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 92% | 96% |
| Cloud | 78% | 76% | 75% | 71% | 71% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 72% | 70% | 79% | 81% |
| Comfort | 40 | 42 | 43 | 54 | 77 | 81 | 64 | 61 | 76 | 64 | 37 | 36 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~517 m (1,696 ft) to Furano and Biei's ~208 m (682 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 24–28°F (-4–-2°C) and lows down to 11°F (-12°C). About 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 39/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 33°F highs in March to 61°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 6.9 in (176 mm) of rain or snow, 16% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 58/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 70–77°F (21–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.9 in (353 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. July & August feel humid, with humidity near 85%. Comfort peaks here: June ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 69/100.
Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 41°F by November. About 13.2 in (336 mm) of rain falls across these months, 31% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. September is among the best-scoring months (season average 59/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 3 Good, 1 Fair and 5 Tough. Great months: May & June and September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Furano and Biei is May & June and September, scoring up to 81/100 with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain in June. July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 2.0 in (52 mm). The yearly total is around 43.0 in (1093 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C) and highs of 24°F (-4°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 77°F (25°C).
Yes: in July & August humidity averages 85% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 77°F (25°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 11°F (-12°C) in January.
Poll the group on May & June and September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
