AI-generatedKushiro at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,089 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Kushiro
Kushiro has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Kushiro is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kushiro
The best time to visit Kushiro is from June to October. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. The wettest month is August with 140 mm of precipitation.
Kushiro through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kushiro in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kushiro in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kushiro in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kushiro in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
05:3416:42
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 05:17–06:13 · evening 16:03–16:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:06–05:17 · evening 16:59–17:10
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 Kushiro 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 12° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 12°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 3° |
| Sea | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Kushiro in October?
In October, Kushiro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min05:34 – 16:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
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 Kushiro
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Kushiro: score 73 against 64. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in September. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 13° |
| Sea | 13.8° | 17.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 hbetter | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 114 mmbetter | 139 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kushiro month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January0° · Sea 3° · 6.0 h
In January, Kushiro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in January37February0° · Sea 1° · 6.5 h
In February, Kushiro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in February31March4° · Sea 1° · 6.5 h
In March, Kushiro is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 75 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in March29April8° · Sea 3° · 6.1 h
In April, Kushiro is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in April49May13° · Sea 6° · 5.7 h
In May, Kushiro is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in May62June16° · Sea 10° · 4.2 h
In June, Kushiro is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in June69July20° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In July, Kushiro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in July66August22° · Sea 18° · 3.8 h
In August, Kushiro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in August73September20° · Sea 17° · 4.8 h
In September, Kushiro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in September64October15° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h
In October, Kushiro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in October33November9° · Sea 10° · 5.6 h
In November, Kushiro is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in November29December3° · Sea 6° · 5.7 h
In December, Kushiro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kushiro.
Kushiro in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kushiro
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−10°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 35 | 0° | −10° | 2.5° | 6.0 h | 7 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 0° | −9° | 0.6° | 6.5 h | 6 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 4° | −4° | 0.8° | 6.5 h | 9 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 8° | 1° | 2.6° | 6.1 h | 10 | 86 |
| MayMay | 49 | 13° | 6° | 5.8° | 5.7 h | 11 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 16° | 10° | 10.3° | 4.2 h | 9 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 20° | 14° | 14.8° | 3.8 h | 10 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 22° | 16° | 17.6° | 3.8 h | 12 | 140 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 13° | 17.1° | 4.8 h | 10 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 15° | 6° | 13.8° | 5.7 h | 10 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 9° | 0° | 10.2° | 5.6 h | 9 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 3° | −7° | 6.4° | 5.7 h | 9 | 73 |
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
42.98° N, 144.37° E · 6 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kushiro
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.7 – 14.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kushiro ranges from 0.6 °C in February to 17.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.9 and 19.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.5° | 1.7° | 3.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.6° | −0.2° | 1.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.8° | 0.1° | 1.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.6° | 1.5° | 3.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.8° | 4.4° | 7.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.3° | 8.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.8° | 13.1° | 16.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.6° | 15.9° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.1° | 15.2° | 18.7° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.8° | 12.7° | 14.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.2° | 9.0° | 11.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.4° | 5.2° | 7.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kushiro
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Kushiro, 51 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kushiro: 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, Kushiro has about 10 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kushiro
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 85 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kushiro
How breezy and how cloudy Kushiro 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 Kushiro typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Kushiro: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Kushiro
How often the day gets hot in Kushiro (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, Kushiro 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
Snow in Kushiro
When Kushiro 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, it hardly ever snows in Kushiro.
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 Kushiro
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kushiro 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.
Kushiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 30).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,980 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.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kushiro vs Nemuro
In October Kushiro has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 59). During the day it is about as warm in Nemuro as in Kushiro. The sea is about equally warm. Nemuro gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kushiro | Nemuro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Feb – Mar, Aug |
Through the year
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Japan in October: the best places
In October, Kushiro ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kushiro
When is the best time to visit Kushiro?
The best time to visit Kushiro is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kushiro?
The sea temperature in Kushiro ranges from 0.6 °C in February to 17.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kushiro in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kushiro?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Kushiro?
The wettest month is August with 140 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kushiro get?
Kushiro gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.5 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kushiro in?
Kushiro is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kushiro?
A nonstop flight from London to Kushiro takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,980 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kushiro?
Kushiro has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 52, summer holidays 67, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 32.