City in Hokkaido, Japan
Sapporo weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Sapporo
Feb brings the Snow Festival and skiing; Jun–Sep is cool and dry with beer gardens. Jan–Mar are very cold; Nov–Dec is gray and icy.
Sapporo weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-2°103 mm
- Feb-2°83 mm
- Mar2°72 mm
- Apr9°62 mm
- May17°74 mm
- Jun21°82 mm
- Jul25°121 mm
- Aug26°160 mm
- Sep22°137 mm
- Oct15°118 mm
- Nov7°129 mm
- Dec0°130 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C28°F | -8°C17°F | 103 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| February | -2°C29°F | -8°C17°F | 83 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| March | 2°C36°F | -4°C24°F | 72 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| April | 9°C49°F | 1°C34°F | 62 mm | 84% | Cold |
| May | 17°C62°F | 7°C44°F | 74 mm | 82% | Cool |
| June | 21°C70°F | 12°C53°F | 82 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C77°F | 16°C61°F | 121 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C78°F | 18°C64°F | 160 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| September | 22°C71°F | 14°C56°F | 137 mm | 85% | Pleasant |
| October | 15°C59°F | 7°C44°F | 118 mm | 84% | Cool |
| November | 7°C44°F | 1°C33°F | 129 mm | 88% | Cold |
| December | 0°C31°F | -6°C22°F | 130 mm | 93% | Freezing |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Sapporo?
Feb, Jun–Sep. Feb brings the Snow Festival and skiing; Jun–Sep is cool and dry with beer gardens. Jan–Mar are very cold; Nov–Dec is gray and icy.
When is the rainy season in Sapporo?
Rain peaks in August with about 160 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Aug.
What is the hottest month in Sapporo?
August, with average highs of 26°C (78°F).
How cold does Sapporo get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -8°C (17°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Sapporo City Transportation Bureau
- New Chitose Airport
- Sapporo Snow Festival
- Welcome to Sapporo
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.