Sapporo Weather Forecast
Sapporo weather: 38°F, light snow showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Sapporo weather in June
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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).
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 - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 45 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 38°F (3°C) with light snow showers. Humidity is 56% and wind is 14 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 6:08 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 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
