Summer and winter in Tokachi
• The highest average temperature of August in Obihiro is 25ºC.
• During the summer, the inland areas of Tokachi have a relatively high temperature during the daytime, but it gets cold at night. It is good to have T-shirts as well as outerwear.
• Snowy and cold days continue from the end of November to March. Transportation may be delayed, but there is not a very high snowfall in the Tokachi area, and measures are taken for winter transportation services.
• January and February are the coldest months of winter, and the lowest temperature remains under minus 20ºC.
• A coat and down jacket are a must in the mid-winter because the temperature in the Tokachi area decreases significantly. It is recommended to wear winter shoes because roads are slippery in winter.
• You can enjoy skiing or snowboarding from December to March.
• The cherry blossom season is around the middle of May, which is later than on Honshu.