Shibetsu weather
At 9:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 3°C (38°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Shibetsu sits 126 m (413 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 36%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Shibetsu weather
Is it raining in Shibetsu right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 3° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Shibetsu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 4–13° and lows of -2–4°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Shibetsu lately?
In the past 7 days, Shibetsu had 5 rainy days and 29.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shibetsu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Shibetsu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shibetsu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shibetsu is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -6°C (21°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Shibetsu?
August is the wettest month, with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 49 mm (1.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Shibetsu?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -6°C (21°F) and lows of -13°C (9°F).
Does Shibetsu have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 147 mm (5.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months