When to go
The Best Time to Visit Sapporo
Month-by-month climate data for Sapporo, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
January–February, June–August. Snow Festival peaks in early February; summers are mild and lavender-bright across Hokkaido.
Warmest in Sapporo: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (-3°C / 27°F) · Wettest: Feb (~16 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Sapporo climate, month by month
January
-3° / -10°C
~15 rain days
Tough
February
-2° / -9°C
~16 rain days
Tough
March
5° / -4°C
~12 rain days
Tough
April
12° / 2°C
~11 rain days
Good
May
17° / 7°C
~14 rain days
Good
June
21° / 13°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
July
26° / 18°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
August
26° / 19°C
~16 rain days
Good
September
23° / 14°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
October
16° / 7°C
~13 rain days
Good
November
9° / 1°C
~15 rain days
Fair
December
0° / -8°C
~14 rain days
Tough
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