Sapporo · SummerMonth summary
Sapporo weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sapporo in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Sapporo in August: 79°F and 10.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Sapporo in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Sapporo brings pleasant temperatures (26°F) and long sunny days (10.4h of sunshine). With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 14°F | 28°F | 47% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 3.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| ❄️ February | 16°F | 28°F | 52% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 3.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌨️ March | 25°F | 39°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 4.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 36°F | 54°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 46°F | 64°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 43% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.3/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 77°F | 40% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.8/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 79°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 7.5/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 72°F | 40% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.4/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 43°F | 61°F | 43% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 32°F | 46°F | 51% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 3.7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 19°F | 32°F | 50% | 0.1in | 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 August, Sapporo averages 79°F, 51% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sapporo in August
Is August a good time to visit Sapporo?
Yes, August is a good time (7.5/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in August?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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