Sapporo · AutumnMonth summary
Sapporo weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sapporo in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Not the best window: 43% rain risk and 9.2h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Sapporo in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Acceptable period — 15°C but 43% rain risk. Plan alternatives Autumn marks the end of peak season in Sapporo. Temperatures drop (16°C) and rain returns (43% of days). Expect rain on 43% 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 October, Sapporo averages 16°C, 43% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sapporo in October
Is October a good time to visit Sapporo?
Transition period with a summer score of 6.4/10 and ski score of 4.2/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
What to do in Sapporo in October?
With 16°C max and 9.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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