Best Time to Visit Sapporo
Best time to visit Sapporo: May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Sapporo
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Sapporo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 13° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 15° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 38° | 21° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 38° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 47° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 57° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 66° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 67° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 57° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 32° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 19° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Sapporo is a city in Japan. Sapporo is known for Snow festival and powder skiing. It has a population of about 2 million.
Right now it is 51°F (10°C) in Sapporo with partly cloudy. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 42°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Sapporo is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 8.3°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sapporo today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Sapporo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:23 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 60° / 40°
Light drizzle · 48% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ 44° / 32°
Overcast · 67% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sapporo?
Sapporo is a city in Japan. Its coordinates are 43.0621, 141.3544. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Sapporo right now?
It is currently 51°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 49% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sapporo?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sapporo, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sapporo in?
Sapporo observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 9:23 AM.
How many people live in Sapporo?
Sapporo has a population of approximately 2 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
