Sapporo weather in September (Hokkaido, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Sapporo in September? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In September, Sapporo tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. September is part of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Sapporo in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 161 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 September

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 161 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in September

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

For visitors traveling to Sapporo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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