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Current weather and clothing

The weather information shown here is the information closest to the station in question. Please note that there may be slight differences.

Yearly temperature changes and recommended clothing

Clothing recommendations for each temperature range

When traveling in Japan with the following average temperatures, the recommended clothing is as follows:

Monthly changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowfall (1991~2020 average, Japan Meteorological Agency survey)

Winter

November

November in Kushiro Station is the beginning of winter, with temperatures dropping to an average of 4.7°C. The weather is cold and dry, with occasional snow and strong winds. It is important to bring warm clothing, such as a heavy jacket, hat, and gloves, to stay comfortable in the cold weather. For women, a heavy jacket, warm pants or skirts, and a scarf are recommended, while for men, a heavy jacket, warm pants, and a hat are advisable.

December

December in Kushiro Station is the heart of winter, with temperatures averaging at -1.9°C. The weather is very cold and dry, with frequent snow and strong winds. It is essential to bring very warm clothing, such as a heavy coat, hat, and gloves, to stay comfortable in the extremely cold weather. For women, a heavy coat, warm pants or skirts, and a scarf are recommended, while for men, a heavy coat, warm pants, and a hat are advisable. A heavy pair of boots is also necessary to protect from the snow and cold ground.

January

January in Kushiro Station is cold with an average temperature of -4.8°C. It is important to dress warmly and wear layers as the weather can be quite harsh during this time. For men, a warm coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes are recommended, as well as thermal underwear to keep them warm. Women should also wear a warm coat, hat, and gloves, and consider wearing a scarf to protect their face and neck from the cold wind. Additionally, waterproof shoes or boots are important to keep feet dry in case of snow or rain.

February

February in Kushiro Station is also cold with an average temperature of -4.3°C. Tourists should continue to dress warmly and wear layers, as the weather is still harsh. Men should wear a warm coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes, as well as thermal underwear. Women should wear a warm coat, hat, gloves, and consider wearing a scarf, along with waterproof shoes or boots.

March

March in Kushiro Station sees a slight rise in temperature to an average of -0.4°C. Although the weather starts to get milder, tourists should still dress warmly as the weather can be unpredictable. Men should wear a warm coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes, with thermal underwear if necessary. Women should wear a warm coat, hat, gloves, and consider wearing a scarf, along with waterproof shoes or boots.

Spring

April

April in Kushiro Station has an average temperature of 4°C, making it a little warmer. However, tourists should still dress warmly as the weather can still be chilly. Men should wear a light coat, hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Women should wear a light coat, hat, gloves, and consider wearing a scarf, along with waterproof shoes or boots.

May

May in Kushiro Station sees the temperature rise to an average of 8.6°C, making it warmer and more comfortable. During this time, tourists can wear lighter clothing such as a light coat or jacket, hat, and sturdy shoes. For men, a light sweater or shirt can also be worn. Women can wear a light dress or skirt, along with a hat and sturdy shoes.

June

June in Kushiro Station has an average temperature of 12.2°C, making it warm and pleasant. During this time, tourists can wear lighter clothing such as a T-shirt, shorts, or a light dress. For men, a light shirt and shorts or pants can be worn. Women can wear a light dress or skirt, along with a hat and sturdy shoes.

Summer

July

July in Kushiro Station is characterized by warm temperatures with an average of 16.1°C. The weather is relatively mild and humid, and there may be occasional rain showers. It is important to bring light and breathable clothing, such as cotton t-shirts and shorts, to stay comfortable in the warm weather. For women, sundresses and skirts are good options, while for men, lightweight pants and short-sleeved shirts are recommended. A light jacket or sweater is also advisable to bring, as temperatures can sometimes drop in the evenings.

August

August in Kushiro Station is similar to July, with temperatures averaging at 18.2°C and relatively humid weather conditions. It is still important to bring light and breathable clothing, and a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary in case of rain. Women can wear short-sleeved tops and shorts or skirts, while men can wear lightweight pants and short-sleeved shirts. A light jacket or sweater is also advisable to bring, as temperatures can sometimes drop in the evenings.

Autumn

September

September in Kushiro Station is a transition month between summer and autumn, with temperatures dropping to an average of 16.5°C. The weather can be a bit cooler and more unpredictable, with occasional rain showers and stronger winds. It is recommended to bring layers of clothing, such as a light jacket or sweater, to stay warm and comfortable. For women, long-sleeved tops and pants or skirts are good options, while for men, lightweight pants and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. A raincoat or umbrella is also necessary in case of rain.

October

October in Kushiro Station marks the start of autumn, with temperatures averaging at 11°C and cooler, drier weather conditions. It is important to bring warm clothing, such as a heavy jacket or sweater, to stay comfortable in the cooler temperatures. For women, a jacket or sweater paired with pants or skirts is recommended, while for men, a warm jacket and pants are advisable. A scarf or hat is also necessary to protect from the cooler winds.