Town in Hokkaido, Japan
Furano weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Furano
Lavender peaks early to mid July; Jul–Aug is warm and the busiest. Jan–Feb brings dry powder snow and deep cold; autumn is quiet and clear.
Furano weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-4°70 mm
- Feb-3°61 mm
- Mar1°55 mm
- Apr8°52 mm
- May16°69 mm
- Jun21°80 mm
- Jul25°119 mm
- Aug25°154 mm
- Sep21°126 mm
- Oct13°107 mm
- Nov5°103 mm
- Dec-2°97 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C25°F | -12°C11°F | 70 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| February | -3°C26°F | -11°C11°F | 61 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| March | 1°C33°F | -7°C19°F | 55 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| April | 8°C46°F | 0°C32°F | 52 mm | 85% | Cold |
| May | 16°C62°F | 6°C44°F | 69 mm | 81% | Cool |
| June | 21°C70°F | 12°C54°F | 80 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C77°F | 16°C61°F | 119 mm | 85% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C78°F | 17°C63°F | 154 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| September | 21°C69°F | 12°C54°F | 126 mm | 85% | Pleasant |
| October | 13°C56°F | 5°C41°F | 107 mm | 86% | Cool |
| November | 5°C41°F | -2°C29°F | 103 mm | 92% | Cold |
| December | -2°C29°F | -9°C17°F | 97 mm | 96% | Freezing |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Furano?
Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Lavender peaks early to mid July; Jul–Aug is warm and the busiest. Jan–Feb brings dry powder snow and deep cold; autumn is quiet and clear.
When is the rainy season in Furano?
Rain peaks in August with about 154 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Aug.
What is the hottest month in Furano?
August, with average highs of 25°C (78°F).
How cold does Furano get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -12°C (11°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.