Hokkaido · Month comparison
July vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs July at #4. Mainland Japan in tsuyu, Hokkaido stays dry and 21°C — the season's best-kept secret.
July
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Lavender peak in Furano and 25°C escape from mainland Japan's 35°C heat — best month overall.
- ↑Furano lavender fields (Tomita Farm) in full bloom mid-July
- ↑Sapporo Beer Festival opens late month
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Mainland Japan in tsuyu, Hokkaido stays dry and 21°C — the season's best-kept secret.
- ↑No rainy season — while Tokyo is washed out, Sapporo is sunny
- ↑Yosakoi Soran Festival early June in Sapporo
| Factor | July | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 8 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 8 |
| Events score | 7 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 10 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 25°C | 21°C |
| Monthly rain | 91mm | 56mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 6.4hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓Furano roads and farms congested with tour buses
- ↓Hotel rates in Furano-Biei double for lavender season
June trade-offs
- ↓Sea still cold (12°C), no swimming
- ↓Brown bears active, some hiking trails restricted
Scores compare months within Hokkaido. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →