Geography of Sapporo
Geography of Sapporo: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Sapporo
Narita International Airport is 506 mi to the south, Asakusa is 514 mi to the south, Senso-ji Temple is 514 mi to the south and Shinjuku is 517 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 43°3′43.6″N 141°21′15.8″E (43.0621, 141.3544)
Quick facts about Sapporo
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 56°F (14°C) in Sapporo with partly cloudy. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 49°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 2.7°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sapporo today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
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).
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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 56°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 54% and wind is 8 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 3:10 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
