Sapporo, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Sapporo?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (50%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Snow festivalFebruary — giant ice sculptures at Odori Park, 2M+ visitors.
Miso ramen & crabYear-round — Sapporo ramen, king crab, Genghis Khan BBQ.
Niseko & Furano skiingDec–Mar — legendary powder, 15 m of snow/year, post-ski onsen.
Late cherry blossomsMay — hanami one month after Tokyo, Maruyama Park, Goryokaku.
Monthly climate data
Sapporo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -10°C | -2°C | 47% | 2.1 | 6.9h | 3.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | -9°C | -2°C | 52% | 2.3 | 8.2h | 3.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -4°C | 4°C | 40% | 2.4 | 10.0h | 4.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 2°C | 12°C | 41% | 2.9 | 10.7h | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 8°C | 18°C | 41% | 3.1 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 21°C | 43% | 4.2 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 25°C | 40% | 4.2 | 11.7h | 7.8/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 51% | 5.9 | 10.4h | 7.5/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 22°C | 40% | 4.3 | 10.2h | 7.4/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 16°C | 43% | 3.7 | 9.2h | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 0°C | 8°C | 51% | 3.6 | 7.0h | 3.7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -7°C | 0°C | 50% | 2.3 | 6.1h | 2.6/10 | 8.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 11°C, 41% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 45% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 45% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -1°C, 50% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 3.0/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/summer: July (7.8/10, 25°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.1/10. Cold temperatures (-2°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In July, temperatures average 25°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 50% rainy days.
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