Verdict: Good month
Sapporo Weather in August
August hits the sweet spot in Sapporo — highs around 26°C (79°F), ideal for a full day on foot. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, August is a solid month to visit Sapporo.
Average high
26°C / 79°F
Average low
19°C / 66°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
170 mm
What to pack for Sapporo in August
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Sapporo: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (-3°C / 27°F) · Wettest: Feb (~16 rain days)
-3°
-10°
Jan
-2°
-9°
Feb
5°
-4°
Mar
12°
2°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
13°
Jun
26°
18°
Jul
26°
19°
Aug
23°
14°
Sep
16°
7°
Oct
9°
1°
Nov
0°
-8°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)