Sapporo Weather in December
Japan · 30-year monthly averages
⚠️ 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
December vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Sapporo in December?
- 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.
- Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in December?
- Sapporo sees around 115mm of precipitation in December on average — rainy by global standards.
- Is December a good time to visit Sapporo?
- December is a challenging month to visit Sapporo weather-wise — plan around the conditions.