Season guide · Niseko · Japan
Niseko in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Green, warm and much quieter than winter, with hiking on Yōtei, rafting, cycling, golf and farm produce; no real rainy season. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 30 rainy days across June–August. July–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 9 | 15.3 h | 2/5 |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 | 15 h | 3/5 |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 11 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 11°C (52°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 199 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Mount Yōtei hiking season (usually July to September)
- August: Obon holidays bring domestic visitors (mid-August)
Good choices for summer
Museum · Niseko town
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
Combine it with Niseko View Plaza and a coffee in Niseko town for a quiet half-day off the slopes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Experience · Annupuri
Goshiki Onsen
High on the road above Annupuri, this simple mountain inn has outdoor sulphur baths surrounded by deep snow in winter and volcanic hillsides in summer.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- Rainy day
Experience · Niseko town
Yukichichibu onsen
Bring your own small towel and follow the usual onsen etiquette: wash thoroughly at the seated showers before entering the baths.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- Rainy day
Day trips in summer
- Lake Tōya (About 1 hour by car) — A round caldera lake with an island in the middle, onsen hotels along its shore and the active Mount Usu and Shōwa-shinzan volcanoes nearby.
- Shakotan Peninsula (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — A rugged peninsula on the Sea of Japan known for the cliff walk to Cape Kamui with its blue 'Shakotan blue' water, and for fresh sea-urchin rice bowls in summer, when the urchin season runs.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Niseko?
Yes: July–August are among the best months. Green, warm and much quieter than winter, with hiking on Yōtei, rafting, cycling, golf and farm produce; no real rainy season.
+What is the weather like in Niseko in summer?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.