Lake Abashiri Lake
Coastal lake near Abashiri, known for drift ice
A shallow lake beside Abashiri city in Hokkaido, Lake Abashiri draws anglers, birdwatchers and boaters, with nearby wetlands and access to the Sea of Okhotsk coast.
Lake Abashiri at a Glance#
About Lake Abashiri#
Lake Abashiri
How to Get to Lake Abashiri#
Abashiri is served by regional rail and by Memanbetsu Airport (about an hour away). From Abashiri city center, local buses and taxis reach lakeside areas; the town functions as the practical base for excursions.
Tips for Visiting Lake Abashiri#
- Combine a visit with the Abashiri prisoner museum and drift-ice sightseeing cruises in winter.
- In winter, book an ice‑breaker or drift-ice boat trip in advance - the season is popular with photographers.
- Summer brings birding and lakeside walks; avoid national holidays if seeking quiet.
Best Time to Visit Lake Abashiri#
A lake near Abashiri in northeastern Hokkaido; part of a landscape famous for winter drift-ice and maritime wildlife.
Weather & Climate near Lake Abashiri#
Lake Abashiri's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (881 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -4° | -14° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -4° | -14° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 1° | -8° | 60 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 61 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 70 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 68 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.2h |
| July | Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 81 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.9h |
| August | Very Good | 16° - 23° | 20° | 106 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.8h |
| September | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 123 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |