Climate and Weather of Hokkaido, Japan

In Japan you have several regions, one of which is called Hokkaido. The most popular city in this region is Sapporo, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Hokkaido. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Hokkaido, during the months of June, July and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
• The coldest season / winter is in the months of January and February.
• August is the wettest month in Hokkaido. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• February is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Hokkaido is August with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
• The coldest month is January with an average maximum daytime temperature of -1°C.
• May is the sunniest month in Hokkaido.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Hokkaido, Japan?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.