Sapporo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sapporo is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August to a very cold -1°C (30°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in August to around -9°C (16°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sapporo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1229 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Sapporo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm (2.6 in) of snowfall over 25 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Sapporo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sapporo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sapporo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year