Verdict: Tough month
Sapporo Weather in March
March is properly cold in Sapporo, with highs of only 5°C (41°F). Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Sapporo outside March.
Average high
5°C / 41°F
Average low
-4°C / 25°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
80 mm
What to pack for Sapporo in March
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March 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)