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Kitami Weather in April

Kitami in April

The short of it: Kitami in April averages a high of 10 °C (50 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 72 mm · daylight 13 h 23 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Kitami an average April high of 10°, a low of 1° and some 72 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 23 min in mid-April, 95 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Kitami runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Motomachi, 15 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

April in Kitami, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 23 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MotomachiHokkaido15 km SW10°0°72 mm
HonchōHokkaido15 km SE9°1°76 mm
MotomachiHokkaido17 km E10°1°70 mm
OzoraHokkaido25 km ENE10°1°66 mm
OketoHokkaido28 km WSW8°0°74 mm
ToppushiHokkaido33 km NNW8°1°59 mm
RikubetsuHokkaido39 km SSW8°0°83 mm
EngaruHokkaido39 km NW8°0°67 mm

The Almanac · Kitami Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 8° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kitami by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°63 mm10 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-3°-12°44 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March3°-6°70 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°72 mm14 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May16°6°73 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦
June19°11°80 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July23°15°110 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°17°130 mm9 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°13°139 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°97 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November8°-1°71 mm12 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December0°-8°76 mm10 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitami in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitami in April?

Days average 10 °C (50 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Kitami?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Kitami in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Kitami in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Kitami in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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