Verdict: Tough month
Sapporo Weather in January
January is deep-winter territory in Sapporo — daily highs around -3°C (27°F) and lows near -10°C (14°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 15 days, so build flexibility into plans. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Sapporo outside January.
Average high
-3°C / 27°F
Average low
-10°C / 14°F
Rain days
~15
Precipitation
76 mm
What to pack for Sapporo in January
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 15 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January 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)