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Wakkanai & Rishiri Weather & What to Wear
Wakkanai, Rishiri Island, Rebun Island
A remote northern town home to Cape Soya, Japan's northernmost point, and the ferry gateway to Rishiri Island and Rebun Island. Summer is short, with highs around 20°C. Winter brings frequent snow and strong winds, with very few sunny breaks.
- January low
- −6.4℃
- August high
- 22.3℃
- Max snow depth
- 64cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMCloudy7°☂ 50%10–14m/s
- 6 PMCloudy9°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 9 PMSunny8°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny8°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 3 AMSunny9°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 6 AMSunny9°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 9 AMSunny11°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 12 PMSunny12°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 3 PMSunny12°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 6 PMSunny13°☂ 10%10–14m/s
- 9 PMCloudy12°☂ 10%10–14m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Rain, then cloudy9°/4°Observed: 4°☂ 50%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny14°/8°☂ 10%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy16°/11°☂ 20%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, sunny at times16°/7°☂ 20%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy10°/5°☂ 30%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain10°/4°☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, brief rain or snow7°/3°☂ 50%Reliability C
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Wakkanai & Rishiri
Climate
Wakkanai & Rishiri Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.4℃ | −6.4℃ | 84.6mm | 59cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Feb | −2.0℃ | −6.7℃ | 60.6mm | 64cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Mar | 1.6℃ | −3.1℃ | 55.1mm | 58cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
| Apr | 7.4℃ | 1.8℃ | 50.3mm | 17cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| May | 12.4℃ | 6.3℃ | 68.1mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Jun | 16.1℃ | 10.4℃ | 65.8mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Jul | 20.1℃ | 14.9℃ | 100.9mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Aug | 22.3℃ | 17.2℃ | 123.1mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Sep | 20.1℃ | 14.4℃ | 136.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Oct | 14.1℃ | 8.4℃ | 129.7mm | 1cm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Nov | 6.3℃ | 1.3℃ | 121.4mm | 15cm | Winter coatDown or heavy coat, gloves, waterproof shoes |
| Dec | 0.0℃ | −4.2℃ | 112.9mm | 39cm | Full winter gearDown coat, thermal layers, gloves, hat, snow boots |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Wakkanai & Rishiri Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MaySpring comes late — even in May, highs are only about 12°C.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugHighs around 20–22°C. The best season for visiting Rishiri Island and Rebun Island.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovSeptember has lots of sunny days and is a good time to visit. It gets cold quickly from October.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebFrequent snow and strong winds make it feel much colder. Ferries may be canceled due to weather.
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Wakkanai station; actual weather varies from year to year.
