Sapporo weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Sapporo look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sapporo includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Sapporo in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 27 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 87 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sapporo. June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sapporo climate page with graphs.

 

Sapporo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 91%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 87 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in December

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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