Sapporo weather in December (Hokkaido, Japan)

Looking to travel to Sapporo in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Sapporo typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Sapporo in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 27 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Sapporo in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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