Sapporo weather in October (Hokkaido, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Sapporo during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Sapporo generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Sapporo in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June generally stands out with 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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