Things to Do in Sapporo
Top things to do in Sapporo: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Map of Sapporo
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Coordinates: 43°3′43.6″N 141°21′15.8″E (43.0621, 141.3544)
Weather in Sapporo right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:51 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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.
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 66°F (19°C) in Sapporo with clear sky. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 53°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 4.9°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sapporo today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 31 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.
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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 66°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 47% and wind is 7 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 6:51 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
