Sapporo · SpringMonth summary
Sapporo weather in April
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sapporo in April?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: April is an average time for Sapporo. July (7.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Sapporo in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Low season — 12°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Spring marks the start of the good season in Sapporo. Temperatures rise (12°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Sapporo averages 12°C, 41% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sapporo in April
Is April a good time to visit Sapporo?
Transition period with a summer score of 5.5/10 and ski score of 5.8/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Can you ski in Sapporo in April?
Conditions are decent (ski score 5.8/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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