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Nemuro weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Nemuro at a glance

Best time
Feb – Mar, Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 21°
Warmest sea
Sep · 16.3°
Sunshine a year
1,850 h
Rain a year
1,106 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
24 m

Climate in Nemuro

Nemuro has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Nemuro is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Nemuro

The best time to visit Nemuro is from February to March and in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 16.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. The wettest month is August with 144 mm of precipitation.

Nemuro through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Nemuro in spring

Mar – May

20

Poor

  • 2–12 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Nemuro in summer

Jun – Aug

18

Poor

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 4.1 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Nemuro in autumn

Sep – Nov

19

Poor

  • 9–20 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Nemuro in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • −1–2 °C by day
  • Sea 2 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Jul, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nemuro for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

19

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: February – March, August

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 15°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

05:3016:37

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 05:12–06:09 · evening 15:58–16:54
Blue hour
Morning 05:01–05:12 · evening 16:54–17:05

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 Nemuro compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°12°
Night-time low11°6°
Sea15°12°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Nemuro in October?

In October, Nemuro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min05:30 – 16:37
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %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 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %55 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Nemuro

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Nemuro: score 26 against 19. In February, days are 16 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 14 °C cooler in February. February has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Nemuro
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score1926better
Daytime high15°−1°
Night-time low9°−7°
Sea13.7°0.0°
Sunshine5.3 h5.8 hbetter
Rainy days107better
Rainfall120 mm42 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Nemuro month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January−1° · Sea 2° · 5.0 h

In January, Nemuro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in January
26February−1° · Sea 0° · 5.8 h

In February, Nemuro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro – and yet one of the best months here.

Nemuro in February
23March2° · Sea 0° · 6.2 h

In March, Nemuro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 79 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro – and yet one of the best months here.

Nemuro in March
20April8° · Sea 2° · 6.0 h

In April, Nemuro is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in April
18May12° · Sea 5° · 5.5 h

In May, Nemuro is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in May
17June15° · Sea 9° · 4.5 h

In June, Nemuro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in June
13July19° · Sea 13° · 3.8 h

In July, Nemuro is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in July
24August21° · Sea 16° · 4.0 h

In August, Nemuro is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro – and yet one of the best months here.

Nemuro in August
20September20° · Sea 16° · 4.8 h

In September, Nemuro is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in September
19October15° · Sea 14° · 5.3 h

In October, Nemuro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in October
18November9° · Sea 10° · 4.9 h

In November, Nemuro is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in November
19December2° · Sea 5° · 4.9 h

In December, Nemuro is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nemuro.

Nemuro in December

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Nemuro

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (−7°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 9°Sea 14°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan21−1°−6°1.7°5.0 h855
FebruaryFeb26−1°−7°0.0°5.8 h742
MarchMar232°−4°0.2°6.2 h1079
AprilApr208°1°2.2°6.0 h1185
MayMay1812°5°5.1°5.5 h1191
JuneJun1715°8°8.7°4.5 h1078
JulyJul1319°12°13.0°3.8 h11112
AugustAug2421°15°16.2°4.0 h12144
SeptemberSep2020°14°16.3°4.8 h11141
OctoberOct1915°9°13.7°5.3 h10120
NovemberNov189°3°9.8°4.9 h1088
DecemberDec192°−3°5.2°4.9 h973

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

43.32° N, 145.57° E · 24 m · Asia/Tokyo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Nemuro

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October13.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 12.5 – 14.6 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 13.7°8 in 10 years 12.5° – 14.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Nemuro ranges from 0.0 °C in February to 16.3 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 14.6 and 17.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan1.7°1.0°2.4°cold
FebruaryFeb0.0°−0.5°0.5°cold
MarchMar0.2°−0.4°0.8°cold
AprilApr2.2°1.0°3.2°cold
MayMay5.1°4.0°6.5°cold
JuneJun8.7°7.4°10.2°cold
JulyJul13.0°11.5°14.4°cold
AugustAug16.2°14.4°17.8°cold
SeptemberSep16.3°14.6°17.6°cold
OctoberOct13.7°12.5°14.6°cold
NovemberNov9.8°8.9°10.6°cold
DecemberDec5.2°4.1°6.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Nemuro

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,850 hours
Sunniest month
Mar · 6.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nemuro, 48 % 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 Nemuro: 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.

Per year
1,106 mm on 119 days
Wettest month
Aug · 144 mm
Driest month
Feb · 42 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 120 mm

In October, Nemuro has about 10 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Nemuro

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Nemuro

How breezy and how cloudy Nemuro 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.

Year average
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Nemuro typically peaks at 23 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.

Year average
64 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 47 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 83 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Nemuro: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Nemuro

How often the day gets hot in Nemuro (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
0 days
Hottest month
Aug · 21 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Nemuro 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 Nemuro

When Nemuro 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 days a year
28 days
Fresh snow a year
150 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Nemuro.

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 Nemuro

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Nemuro 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.

Nemuro has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 18 to 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    18

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    20

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    19

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • Sea 3 °C
    • 5.0 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.

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Nemuro vs Yuzhno-Kurilsk

In October Nemuro has the better holiday weather (score 19 vs 14). During the day Yuzhno-Kurilsk is 1 °C cooler than Nemuro. The sea is about equally warm.

Nemuro vs Yuzhno-Kurilsk, in October
in OctoberNemuroYuzhno-Kurilsk
Holiday weather score1914
Daytime high15°14°
Sea14°14°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1013
Best timeFeb – Mar, AugFeb – May, Sep

Through the year

OctoberNemuro 15°Yuzhno-Kurilsk 14°
NemuroYuzhno-Kurilsk
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Ranking

Japan in October: the best places

In October, Nemuro ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sendai20°70
  2. 2Fukushima20°70
  3. 3Hakodate18°19°68
  4. 4Aomori19°19°68
  5. 5Morioka18°67
  6. 6Tomakomai16°17°65
  7. 7Tsukuba22°65
  8. 8Narita22°65
  9. 28NemuroThis page15°14°19
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Nemuro's – good alternatives.

  1. 69 % similar53HalifaxCanada14°14°Best time: Jun – Sep
  2. 66 % similar49Saint JohnCanada14°12°Best time: Jun – Sep
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Frequently asked questions about Nemuro

When is the best time to visit Nemuro?

The best time to visit Nemuro is from February to March and in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Nemuro?

The sea temperature in Nemuro ranges from 0.0 °C in February to 16.3 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Nemuro in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Nemuro?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.

When does it rain most in Nemuro?

The wettest month is August with 144 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Nemuro get?

Nemuro gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.2 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Nemuro in?

Nemuro is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Nemuro?

A nonstop flight from London to Nemuro takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,980 km.

Which school holidays are best for Nemuro?

Nemuro has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 18 to 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 18, summer holidays 20, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 20.