Sapporo Weather in October

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

The climate in Sapporo during October can be summarized as mild and damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sapporo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Sapporo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.4°F
Average temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

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.

October temperatures in Sapporo

Sapporo average temperature in October

October rainfall

Sapporo average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Sapporo average rain in October

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 October 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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