Luckily, we had good weather (a blizzard the next day, and I heard the highways were closed > <). Although we didn't get to ride snowmobiles at Shikisai-no-Oka in Biei, the snow sledding was still a lot of fun, and it saved us some money ^ ^. It's a pity the time was too short; we wanted more! Visiting 3-4 attractions in one day inevitably involves a rush, but overall it's a convenient and hassle-free option, especially in winter. Our driver/guide, Mr. Ma, was very polite and drove smoothly; thank you for his service!
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On the morning of January 26th, Sapporo was blanketed in heavy snow, making roads and transportation difficult. Our tour guide, Bingbing, tried her best to arrange everything, but the challenging road conditions proved too much for her. By the time we arrived at Asahikawa Zoo, the penguins had already finished their walk, leaving the guide even more disappointed than I was. I'm very grateful for Bingbing's efforts; although we didn't see them, it still left us with beautiful memories of the trip.
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Furano Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Furano year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average -1.2–12.2°C, with fluctuating temperatures, increasing rainfall, and occasional snowfall. Common activities: Flower viewing (e.g., tulips, early lavender), enjoying outdoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, long pants, and rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 16.8–22.1°C, warm and humid, with higher rainfall, especially in August. Common activities: Viewing lavender fields, fruit picking, camping, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, and rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9.6–16.9°C, pleasant and comfortable, gradually cooling, with decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Autumn foliage viewing, cycling, hot springs. Recommended clothing: Comfortable jacket, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.
Winter (December–February): Average -8.4–-1.2°C, cold and dry, with frequent snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, snow activities, viewing snow scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm down jacket, thick sweater, warm pants, snow boots, gloves, and hat.
Furano climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 7.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1426 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Furano monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-8.4°C
58.4
February
-7.1°C
48.7
March
-1.2°C
65.6
April
7°C
70.7
May
12.2°C
88.9
June
16.8°C
175.4
July
21.4°C
144.5
August
22.1°C
250.6
September
16.9°C
179.5
October
9.6°C
144.3
November
3.1°C
117.6
December
-5.7°C
82.3
Furano weather for the next seven days
3/23
Monday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
5.8°C/-6.1°C
3/24
Tuesday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2.6°C/-6.6°C
3/25
Wednesday
Sunny
5.5°C/-7.6°C
3/26
Thursday
Overcast
7.8°C/-4.2°C
3/27
Friday
Overcast
7.3°C/-3.9°C
3/28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
5.4°C/-1.1°C
3/29
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
10.9°C/-2.1°C
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