Best Time to Visit Sapporo
Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sapporo are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Sapporo sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 0°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1146mm — September is typically the wettest month (~142mm) and April the driest (~55mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from August to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 200 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / -6°C | 108mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 0° / -6°C | 92mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 5° / -2°C | 78mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 12° / 3°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 18° / 9°C | 56mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 22° / 13°C | 60mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 18°C | 91mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 19°C | 127mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 23° / 15°C | 142mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 16° / 8°C | 110mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 9° / 2°C | 114mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 2° / -4°C | 115mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Sapporo?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sapporo are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Sapporo?
- August is typically the hottest month in Sapporo, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Sapporo?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 142mm of precipitation.