Hokkaido weather in April
Considering a trip to Hokkaido this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in April?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. April in Hokkaido generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Nemuro at 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Kuriyama at 12°C (54°F). At night it cools down to 2°C (35°F) in Kuriyama and 1°C (34°F) in Nemuro.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rishirifuji with an average of 64mm (2.5 inches) to high rainfall in Shinhidaka with 106mm (4.2 inches). Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Sapporo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
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Popular destinations in Hokkaido
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Average weather in Sapporo
In April Sapporo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In April Niseko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In April Hakodate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In April Furano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (31°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In April Obihiro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (53°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hokkaido, in Japan.
Is April the best time to visit Hokkaido?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sapporo, April may not be the ideal time to visit Hokkaido.
Generally speaking, June provides perfect weather in Sapporo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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