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Sapporo weather
in March

March is a difficult time — July offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 43.06°N 141.35°E
39°FMax temperature
40%Rainy days
10.0hSunshine / day

Sapporo weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°F – 39°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)

Should you visit Sapporo in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 40%
🌡 Temperature : █░░░░░░░░░ 39°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: March is a difficult time for Sapporo. July (7.8/10) is much more favourable.

Sapporo in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Sapporo. Temperatures rise (4°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Sapporo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
❄️ January14°F28°F47%0.1in6.9h3.2/108.0/10
❄️ February16°F28°F52%0.1in8.2h3.3/108.3/10
🌨️ March25°F39°F40%0.1in10.0h4.1/108.2/10
🌦️ April36°F54°F41%0.1in10.7h5.5/105.8/10
🌤️ May46°F64°F41%0.1in11.1h7.1/104.5/10
🌤️ June54°F70°F43%0.2in11.1h7.3/104.1/10
🌤️ July64°F77°F40%0.2in11.7h7.8/103.9/10
🌤️ August64°F79°F51%0.2in10.4h7.5/103.4/10
🌤️ September57°F72°F40%0.2in10.2h7.4/103.9/10
🌦️ October43°F61°F43%0.1in9.2h6.4/104.2/10
🌦️ November32°F46°F51%0.1in7.0h3.7/106.1/10
🌨️ December19°F32°F50%0.1in6.1h2.6/108.0/10
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 March, Sapporo averages 39°F, 40% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

March vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Sapporo in March

Is March a good time to visit Sapporo?
Yes, March is an excellent time for skiing (score 8.2/10). With 39°F max and 40% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
Can you ski in Sapporo in March?
Yes, March is excellent for skiing (score 8.2/10). With 39°F max and 40% precipitation, snow conditions are good.

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