Unfortunately, we weren't able to see the aurora this time, but the guide checked the aurora conditions as we moved. During the move, he explained the route to each location. Even though we didn't see the aurora, we were able to experience a starry sky that is hard to find in Japan. P.S. It's amazing how bright the moonlight is, so it's a good idea to check the lunar cycle.
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Southern Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Southern year round climate
Spring (March–May): Avg. 0.6–7.5°C, cold and dry climate, windy. March has slightly more rainfall than other months. Common activities: Hiking (dress warmly), viewing glacier landscapes. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof jacket.
Autumn (September–November): Avg. 2.5–6.6°C, climate turns cold, slightly more rainfall than spring. Common activities: Viewing autumn scenery, hot spring experiences. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, waterproof jacket, comfortable warm clothing.
Winter (December–February): Avg. -3.7–-2.5°C, cold and dry climate, windy with snowfall. Common activities: Ice activities (depending on actual ice conditions), viewing ice and snow landscapes. Recommended clothing: Heavy warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof jacket, warm snow boots.
Southern climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 3.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 71 mm / Summer humidity: 50%–60% / Rainiest month: March
Southern monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-2.5°C
6.6
February
-3.7°C
4.2
March
0.6°C
8.8
April
2.2°C
3.4
May
7.5°C
6.4
June
9.5°C
3.2
July
11.7°C
5
August
9.8°C
8.6
September
6.6°C
6
October
2.5°C
4.8
November
0.1°C
8
December
-3.1°C
6.8
Southern weather for the next seven days
2/26
Thursday
Heavy rain
3.7°C/-4.7°C
2/27
Friday
Light freezing rain
-3.6°C/-11.6°C
2/28
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
-2.2°C/-10.4°C
3/1
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
-3.8°C/-8.7°C
3/2
Monday
Light freezing rain
-4.3°C/-8.3°C
3/3
Tuesday
Light rain shower
4.7°C/-7.4°C
3/4
Wednesday
Blizzard
1.7°C/-1.6°C
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