Our verdict
The best time to visit Sapporo is April-May
In the height of summer, temperatures in Sapporo can reach a maximum of 26℃ (79℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Sapporo is around -12℃ (10℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Sapporo when the days are longest, you should visit in August. The wet season in Sapporo usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Sapporo. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Sapporo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Sapporo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Sapporo is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Sapporo
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Sapporo for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Sapporo climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Sapporo for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Sapporo in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sapporo in February
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sapporo in March
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sapporo in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sapporo in May
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sapporo in June
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sapporo in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Sapporo in August
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Sapporo in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Sapporo in October
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Sapporo in November
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Sapporo in December
- Average temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sapporo in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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