When is the best time to go to Sapporo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sapporo, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sapporo
Sapporo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sapporo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 105mm | 3.4hrs | 10.5hrs |
The climate in Sapporo during January can be summarized as cold and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sapporo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sapporo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 91mm | 4.2hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Sapporo is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sapporo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Sapporo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 78mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Sapporo is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sapporo.
March is in the spring in Sapporo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 64mm | 6.4hrs | 14.3hrs |
Sapporo's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Sapporo.
April is in the spring in Sapporo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 60mm | 6.8hrs | 15.6hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Sapporo and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sapporo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sapporo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 71mm | 6.3hrs | 10.5hrs |
The climate in Sapporo during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sapporo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sapporo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sapporo with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 78mm | 5.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Sapporo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sapporo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sapporo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 146mm | 5.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Sapporo is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sapporo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sapporo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 139mm | 6hrs | 14.3hrs |
Sapporo's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sapporo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sapporo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Sapporo weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 117mm | 5.4hrs | 15.6hrs |
October is a damp month in Sapporo and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sapporo.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sapporo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 101mm | 3.4hrs | 10.5hrs |
Cool and damp weather often prevails in Sapporo during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sapporo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sapporo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 102mm | 2.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Sapporo is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sapporo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sapporo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sapporo with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sapporo weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 60mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.6°C 29.1°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 146mm 5.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.1°C 70°F |
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