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Sōbetsu Weather in July

Sōbetsu in July

The short of it: Sōbetsu in July averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 15 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 16° · rain 146 mm · daylight 15 h 0 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Sōbetsu an average July high of 22°, a low of 16° and some 146 mm of rain. Much like June: highs about 22°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 0 min in mid-July, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates July 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Sōbetsu runs cooler than most and wetter than most in July. Tōyako-onsemmachi, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

July in Sōbetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus June
4° warmer, 61 mm more rain
Versus August
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Tōyako-onsemmachiHokkaido6 km WNW22°16°145 mm
DateHokkaido10 km S23°16°151 mm
ToyouraHokkaido15 km W23°16°143 mm
RusutsuHokkaido20 km N23°15°141 mm
RebunHokkaido23 km W23°17°142 mm
MakkariHokkaido23 km NNW23°15°136 mm
KimobetsuHokkaido26 km N22°15°141 mm
NoboribetsuHokkaido27 km ESE21°16°158 mm

The Almanac · Sōbetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
July
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Much like June: highs about 22°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Sōbetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-6°98 mm14 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February0°-6°73 mm14 km/h10 h 29 min✦
March3°-3°69 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°2°72 mm14 km/h13 h 19 min✦
May15°7°81 mm13 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦
June19°11°85 mm12 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
July22°16°146 mm11 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
August24°18°160 mm11 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
September21°14°146 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October15°8°102 mm13 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
November9°2°106 mm14 km/h9 h 41 min✦
December2°-3°119 mm15 km/h9 h 4 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sōbetsu in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sōbetsu in July?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like June: highs about 22°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Sōbetsu?

The Almanac gives July 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Sōbetsu in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 15 h 0 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 4 min in December to 15 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Sōbetsu in July?

Hardly — July nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sōbetsu in July?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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