Best Time to Visit
🇯🇵 Sapporo, Japan · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-3°
-9°
Good
Feb
-2°
-9°
Good
Mar
2°
-5°
Good
Apr
9°
1°
Great
May
16°
7°
Great
Jun
20°
12°
Great
Jul
23°
17°
Great
Aug
24°
18°
Great
Sep
21°
14°
Great
Oct
15°
8°
Great
Nov
7°
1°
Good
Dec
0°
-6°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -9°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | -2°C | -9°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 2°C | -5°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 9°C | 1°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 17°C | 15 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 18°C | 15 | 9h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 14 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 8°C | 14 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 7°C | 1°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 0°C | -6°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 9°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: -2°C high, -8°C low
Cool to cold at -2°C (28°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -8°C (18°F).
The least favorable time to visit Sapporo is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
November
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Sapporo during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Sapporo has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just -3°C. Annual rainfall averages 1163mm across approximately 157 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Low °C | -9 | -9 | -5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -6 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 53 | 49 | 63 | 73 | 94 | 90 | 134 | 189 | 156 | 101 | 87 | 74 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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