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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.

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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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec-6°10°26°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days

21/ 60
days ≥2°C above normal
32°C
highest recorded · August 7
+0.7°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-02: -0.5°C2026-08-03: -0.6°C2026-08-04: -0.6°C2026-08-05: +2.6°C2026-08-06: +5.5°C2026-08-07: +5.9°C2026-08-08: -1.1°C2026-08-09: +0.9°C2026-08-10: +2.5°C2026-08-11: +5.7°C2026-08-12: +3.9°C2026-08-13: +2.4°C2026-08-14: +1.4°C2026-08-15: +2.1°C2026-08-16: +2.1°C2026-08-17: +2.2°C2026-08-18: +2.3°C2026-08-19: +3.9°C2026-08-20: +4.3°C2026-08-21: +5.0°C2026-08-22: +4.2°C2026-08-23: +4.4°C2026-08-24: +5.5°C2026-08-25: -3.3°C2026-08-26: +0.3°C2026-08-27: -0.5°C2026-08-28: -4.7°C2026-08-29: -4.6°C2026-08-30: -3.9°C2026-08-31: -3.4°C2026-09-01: 0.0°C2026-09-02: 0.0°C2026-09-03: -0.5°C2026-09-04: -1.0°C2026-09-05: +2.0°C2026-09-06: +1.8°C2026-09-07: +2.1°C2026-09-08: +0.4°C2026-09-09: -0.1°C2026-09-10: +2.1°C2026-09-11: +1.6°C2026-09-12: +1.9°C2026-09-13: +1.4°C2026-09-14: +0.4°C2026-09-15: 0.0°C2026-09-16: +1.2°C2026-09-17: +1.2°C2026-09-18: +1.6°C2026-09-19: +0.8°C2026-09-20: +2.4°C2026-09-21: +1.1°C2026-09-22: -0.3°C2026-09-23: +0.1°C2026-09-24: -4.0°C2026-09-25: -2.6°C2026-09-26: -2.6°C2026-09-27: -0.7°C2026-09-28: -2.8°C2026-09-29: -3.3°C2026-09-30: -3.2°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January0° / -6°C108mm⚠️ Challenging
February0° / -6°C92mm⚠️ Challenging
March5° / -2°C78mm🤔 Fair
April12° / 3°C55mm🤔 Fair
May18° / 9°C56mm👍 Good
June22° / 13°C60mm🌟 Great
July25° / 18°C91mm🌟 Great
August26° / 19°C127mm👍 Good
September23° / 15°C142mm🌟 Great
October16° / 8°C110mm👍 Good
November9° / 2°C114mm⚠️ Challenging
December2° / -4°C115mm⚠️ Challenging

Sapporo Weather in January

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

January in Sapporo is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around 0°C (31°F) and nighttime lows near -6°C (20°F). Expect roughly 108mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
0°C
31°F
Avg low
-6°C
20°F
Rainfall
108mm
moderate
Rainy days
18
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 90 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).

🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat

Sapporo Weather in February

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

February in Sapporo is cold, with average daytime highs around 0°C (33°F) and nighttime lows near -6°C (21°F). Expect roughly 92mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
0°C
33°F
Avg low
-6°C
21°F
Rainfall
92mm
moderate
Rainy days
16
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 104 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).

🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf

Sapporo Weather in March

🤔 Fair time to visit

March in Sapporo is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
-2°C
28°F
Rainfall
78mm
moderate
Rainy days
14
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 145 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf

Sapporo Weather in April

🤔 Fair time to visit

April in Sapporo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
55mm
dry
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 176 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers

Sapporo Weather in May

👍 Good time to visit

May in Sapporo is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.

Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
56mm
dry
Rainy days
9
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 200 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Sapporo Weather in June

🌟 Great time to visit

June in Sapporo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
22°C
71°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
60mm
moderate
Rainy days
8
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 180 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Sapporo Weather in July

🌟 Great time to visit

July in Sapporo is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
25°C
78°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
91mm
moderate
Rainy days
8
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 168 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Sapporo Weather in August

👍 Good time to visit

August in Sapporo is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
26°C
80°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
127mm
rainy
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 168 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Sapporo Weather in September

🌟 Great time to visit

September in Sapporo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 142mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
142mm
rainy
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 159 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Sapporo Weather in October

👍 Good time to visit

October in Sapporo is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
16°C
62°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
110mm
moderate
Rainy days
12
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 146 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Sapporo Weather in November

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

November in Sapporo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 114mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
2°C
35°F
Rainfall
114mm
rainy
Rainy days
15
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 99 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).

🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Sapporo Weather in December

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

December in Sapporo is cold, with average daytime highs around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (25°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-4°C
25°F
Rainfall
115mm
rainy
Rainy days
16
days with ≥1mm

☀️ About 83 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).

🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket

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.