AI-generatedAsahikawa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,239 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 121 m
Climate in Asahikawa
Asahikawa has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Asahikawa is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Asahikawa
The best time to visit Asahikawa is from May to September. The wettest month is August with 182 mm of precipitation.
Asahikawa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Asahikawa in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Asahikawa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Asahikawa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–22 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Asahikawa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−1 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
05:4316:49
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:25–06:22 · evening 16:10–17:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:14–05:25 · evening 17:07–17:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Asahikawa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Asahikawa in October?
In October, Asahikawa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min05:43 – 16:49
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %17 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Asahikawa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Asahikawa: score 71 against 44. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 120 mm | 94 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Asahikawa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January−3° · 2.4 h
In January, Asahikawa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 17 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in January10February−1° · 3.4 h
In February, Asahikawa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in February11March3° · 4.6 h
In March, Asahikawa is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 72 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in March36April11° · 5.7 h
In April, Asahikawa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in April71May19° · 6.4 h
In May, Asahikawa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in May70June23° · 5.9 h
In June, Asahikawa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in June65July26° · 5.2 h
In July, Asahikawa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in July62August27° · 5.0 h
In August, Asahikawa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 182 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in August66September22° · 4.8 h
In September, Asahikawa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in September44October15° · 4.1 h
In October, Asahikawa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in October0November6° · 2.2 h
In November, Asahikawa is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in November0December−1° · 1.9 h
In December, Asahikawa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 89 mm; on about 20 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Asahikawa.
Asahikawa in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Asahikawa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−12°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | −3° | −12° | 2.4 h | 16 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | −2° | −12° | 3.4 h | 14 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 3° | −6° | 4.6 h | 15 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 11° | 0° | 5.7 h | 14 | 79 |
| MayMay | 71 | 19° | 6° | 6.4 h | 13 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 23° | 12° | 5.9 h | 13 | 98 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 26° | 17° | 5.2 h | 15 | 145 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 27° | 17° | 5.0 h | 15 | 182 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 22° | 12° | 4.8 h | 14 | 133 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 15° | 5° | 4.1 h | 16 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 6° | −1° | 2.2 h | 19 | 113 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | −1° | −8° | 1.9 h | 19 | 89 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.77° N, 142.36° E · 121 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sunshine hours in Asahikawa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Asahikawa, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Asahikawa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Asahikawa has about 16 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Asahikawa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Asahikawa
How breezy and how cloudy Asahikawa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Asahikawa typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Asahikawa: variable cloud, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Asahikawa
How often the day gets hot in Asahikawa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Asahikawa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Asahikawa
When Asahikawa is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Asahikawa has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Asahikawa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Asahikawa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Asahikawa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Asahikawa vs Sapporo
In October Sapporo has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 44). During the day Sapporo is 2 °C warmer than Asahikawa. Sapporo gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Asahikawa | Sapporo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Asahikawa ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Fukushima20°70
- 3Hakodate18°19°68
- 4Aomori19°19°68
- 5Morioka18°67
- 6Tomakomai16°17°65
- 7Tsukuba22°65
- 8Narita22°65
- 24AsahikawaThis page15°44
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Frequently asked questions about Asahikawa
When is the best time to visit Asahikawa?
The best time to visit Asahikawa is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Asahikawa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Asahikawa?
The wettest month is August with 182 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Asahikawa get?
Asahikawa gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Asahikawa in?
Asahikawa is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Asahikawa?
A nonstop flight from London to Asahikawa takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Asahikawa?
Asahikawa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 71, summer holidays 63, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 3.