Sapporo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sapporo experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sapporo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1229 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Sapporo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 186 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Sapporo in Japan
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 186 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
