Sapporo Weather in December

What's the weather like in Sapporo (Hokkaidō) in December 2024?

The climate in Sapporo during December can be summarized as cold and damp.

December is in the winter in Sapporo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Sapporo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.8°C 35.2°F
Nightly temperature -5.2°C 22.7°F
Average temperature -1.7°C 28.9°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 27 days
Sea temperature 8.4°C 47.2°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th 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.

December temperatures in Sapporo

Sapporo average temperature in December

December rainfall

Sapporo average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Sapporo average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sapporo in December 2024.

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Sapporo weather stats

Sapporo weather statistics
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
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