Sapporo→
Station: SapporoSapporo
High
21.8℃
Low
13.4℃
- Precip.
- 60.4mm
- Sunshine
- 180h
- Sunset
- 19:15
The YOSAKOI Soran Festival in early June and the Hokkaido Shrine Festival in mid-June liven up the city
Hokkaido Weather Guide
Hokkaido Weather in June: What to Wear & Expect
Unlike Honshu, Hokkaido has no real rainy season, so June brings fresh early-summer weather. Sapporo's high is a comfortable 21.8°C, and fresh greenery is everywhere. Sunrise is before 4 am — the earliest of the year — and it stays light until after 7 pm, so you get long days. Mornings and evenings drop to around 13°C, though, and the eastern coast is prone to fog and can be chilly.
- Sapporo high
- 21.8℃
- Sapporo low
- 13.4℃
- Sapporo rainfall
- 60.4mm
- Sapporo sunset
- 19:15
Overview
Hokkaido in June: Key Points
- ✓No rainy season like Honshu's — lots of fresh, sunny days
- ✓Sapporo's high is 21.8°C; mornings and evenings are around 13°C, so bring a layer
- ✓Sunrise before 4 am, sunset after 7 pm — long days for sightseeing
- ✓Coastal eastern Hokkaido, like Kushiro, is foggy with highs around 16°C
By Area
June Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for June 15.
Otaru→
Station: OtaruOtaru, Shakotan
High
20.4℃
Low
12.5℃
- Precip.
- 55.6mm
- Sunshine
- 170h
- Sunset
- 19:17
Highs around 20°C. Ideal for walking along the canal and the hilly streets
Niseko→
Station: KutchanNiseko, Kutchan, Rusutsu
High
20.9℃
Low
11.3℃
- Precip.
- 59.9mm
- Sunshine
- 170h
- Sunset
- 19:17
Mt. Yotei's greenery is beautiful. Outdoor season for rafting and more
Asahikawa & Biei→
Station: AsahikawaAsahikawa, Biei, Mt. Asahidake, Sounkyo
High
22.8℃
Low
12.0℃
- Precip.
- 71.4mm
- Sunshine
- 177h
- Sunset
- 19:13
Highs around 23°C. Alpine flowers start blooming on Mt. Asahidake
Furano→
Station: FuranoFurano, Tomamu
High
22.9℃
Low
11.5℃
- Precip.
- 64.5mm
- Sunshine
- 177h
- Sunset
- 19:12
Early lavender starts blooming in late June
Hakodate→
Station: HakodateHakodate, Onuma
High
20.4℃
Low
12.6℃
- Precip.
- 79.8mm
- Sunshine
- 173h
- Sunset
- 19:13
Highs around 20°C. The night view is comfortable to enjoy without the cold
Noboribetsu & Lake Toya→
Station: MuroranNoboribetsu, Lake Toya, Muroran, Shiraoi
High
18.0℃
Low
11.9℃
- Precip.
- 109.1mm
- Sunshine
- 156h
- Sunset
- 19:14
A slightly rainier time. Cool, with highs around 18°C
Obihiro & Tokachi→
Station: ObihiroObihiro, Tokachigawa Onsen
High
21.3℃
Low
10.8℃
- Precip.
- 81.1mm
- Sunshine
- 148h
- Sunset
- 19:07
Daytime highs around 21°C. The green of the vast fields is beautiful
Kushiro & Akan→
Station: KushiroKushiro, Kushiro Wetland, Lake Akan
High
15.8℃
Low
9.5℃
- Precip.
- 114.2mm
- Sunshine
- 127h
- Sunset
- 19:03
Often foggy, with highs around 16°C. You'll need a jacket
Abashiri & Shiretoko→
Station: AbashiriAbashiri, Shiretoko, Utoro
High
17.7℃
Low
10.2℃
- Precip.
- 68.1mm
- Sunshine
- 172h
- Sunset
- 19:07
Fresh greenery and wildlife season in Shiretoko. Mostly sunny
Wakkanai & Rishiri→
Station: WakkanaiWakkanai, Rishiri Island, Rebun Island
High
16.1℃
Low
10.4℃
- Precip.
- 65.8mm
- Sunshine
- 155h
- Sunset
- 19:23
Highs around 16°C. Flowers start blooming on Rishiri Island and Rebun Island
What to Wear
What to Wear in Hokkaido in June
Tops
Short- to long-sleeved shirts you can layer
Light layer
Cardigan or light hoodie
Outerwear
A windbreaker if heading to eastern Hokkaido or the mountains
Bottoms
Long pants recommended
Shoes
Comfortable sneakers
Accessories
Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen — the sun is strong
Good to Know
Good to Know
No rainy season
Hokkaido doesn't have a clear rainy season like Honshu. Even when Honshu is in its June rainy season, Hokkaido has plenty of sunny days, making it a great time to travel.
Very early dawn
The sun rises before 4 am. If your hotel curtains are thin, you may wake up early, so an eye mask is handy.
Chilly mornings and evenings
Even when daytime passes 20°C, mornings and evenings drop to the low teens (°C). Carry a light layer.
Be careful around wildlife
In Shiretoko and elsewhere, you may encounter brown bears or Ezo red foxes. Don't feed or approach them, and join a tour for mountain walks.
Events
June Events & Highlights
Dance teams holding naruko clappers parade through Odori Park and beyond — Hokkaido's signature early-summer festival.
Read the guide：YOSAKOI Soran Festival →A procession of mikoshi (portable shrines) travels through the city, and Nakajima Park fills with food stalls.
Read the guide：Hokkaido Jingu Festival (Sapporo Matsuri) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
Furano's Early Lavender
FuranoUsually from around late JuneEarly-blooming varieties start to flower. The full sea of purple peaks in July.
Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
Ozora Town (about 30 minutes by car from Abashiri)Usually early May to early JuneA whole hillside turns pink with moss phlox (shibazakura). The season is nearing its end.
A fireworks display launched every night for about half the year, from spring to autumn, at Toyako Onsen. A boat loaded with fireworks moves about 2 km across the lake while launching around 450 shells, so you can enjoy the fireworks reflected on the water from anywhere in the hot spring town. 2026 marks its 45th year.
Read the guide：Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks Display →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
Recommended Tours & Activities in JunePR
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Sapporo in June?＋
On average, the high is 21.8°C and the low is 13.4°C. Days are fresh, but you'll need a layer in the morning and evening.
Q. Does Hokkaido have a rainy season in June?＋
Hokkaido doesn't have a rainy season like Honshu's, and June has lots of sunny days. However, the eastern coast is prone to fog.
Q. Can you see lavender in June?＋
In Furano, early varieties start blooming in late June. To see fields full of lavender, aim for around mid-July.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Hokkaido TripPR
Other Months
Hokkaido Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.