masher of moguls 0 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hi folks. I know that Hokkaido gets very cold and all that fine snow in winter, just wondering how hot it gets in summer. Does it suffer from the humidity of many other places on the main island and south? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 No it doesn't. Apparently the temps are very comfortable mid 20's with low humidity....wish i lived there Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Best place to be in summer in Japan, that's for sure! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It does depend on where in Hokkaido you are as it varies greatly around the island. In central areas like Asahikawa and Obihiro daytime highs are in the mid to high 20's most days in July and August with days over 30 not uncommon. The nights are still reasonably cool though with lows in the mid teens. Areas closer to the coast will generally have slightly cooler days around the mid 20's and slightly milder nights. Days over 30 near the coast don't happen often. The far NE of the island from Kushiro up to Shiretoko have very cool summers. The cold current off the coast there produces a lot of fog and daytime highs even in the height of summer can often only be in the high teens to low 20's. Southern parts of the island can get periods of pretty high humidity but such periods don't usually last too long. Couple of weeks at most, normally less. Last summer was for us hot though being the warmest on record. Still pretty tame compared to down south but as most houses here don't have aircon it was a bit uncomfortable. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sounds great that. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 It does that. Definitely the place to be in summer I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Zao is relatively cool. Still gets what some will call "hot" though. Not as cool as northern Hokkaido for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard 0 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Originally Posted By: Go Native It does depend on where in Hokkaido you are as it varies greatly around the island. In central areas like Asahikawa and Obihiro daytime highs are in the mid to high 20's most days in July and August with days over 30 not uncommon. The nights are still reasonably cool though with lows in the mid teens. Areas closer to the coast will generally have slightly cooler days around the mid 20's and slightly milder nights. Days over 30 near the coast don't happen often. The far NE of the island from Kushiro up to Shiretoko have very cool summers. The cold current off the coast there produces a lot of fog and daytime highs even in the height of summer can often only be in the high teens to low 20's. Southern parts of the island can get periods of pretty high humidity but such periods don't usually last too long. Couple of weeks at most, normally less. Last summer was for us hot though being the warmest on record. Still pretty tame compared to down south but as most houses here don't have aircon it was a bit uncomfortable. High teens to lower 20's in mid summer. Sounds just about right that does. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 would take mid-20's and low humidity.....that'd be perfect Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just about right, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 yeah its perfect. Today was about 26, dry and absolutely wonderful at the beach.....pity it won't last long Link to post Share on other sites
Bradley 0 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 It's my dream to live there. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Snow forecast to sea level in up on the far northern coast of Hokkaido tomorrow! Summer takes awhile to kick in up that way!! Link to post Share on other sites
sskee 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I saw on tv last night that Hokkaido is hoping for a summer tourism boom this year as people escape the hot cities to get out to cool areas, especially as we will all be in power saving mode. Sounds like an idea to me. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Saw that too. Makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites
masher of moguls 0 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Oops didn't reply. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm here just north of Asahikawa in Takasu. It's quite warm during the days, but cool at night. It was about 31 today, and the UV rays are quite strong compared with Honshu. I love it here. Hokkaido summers beat Gunma summers hands down! It has been quite rainy recently though. Link to post Share on other sites
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