Sapporo Travel Guide
Sapporo travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 52°F (11°C) in Sapporo with overcast. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 44°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
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 52°F is 8.6°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Sapporo today at 9.3/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:51 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 54° / 38°
Drizzle · 69% rain · wind 14 mph
🌦️ 50° / 34°
Light drizzle · 58% rain · wind 10 mph
Quick facts about Sapporo
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 42% and wind is 9 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 8:51 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 27, 2026 at 8:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
