Travel Planning
🇯🇵 Japan
Best Time to Visit Sapporo
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Sapporo, Japan.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
-3.4°C · 109mm
Score 47
February Avoid
-3.0°C · 93mm
Score 50
March Shoulder
0.8°C · 78mm
Score 58
April Shoulder
7.4°C · 55mm
Score 71
May Shoulder
13.2°C · 55mm
Score 82
June Best
17.7°C · 61mm
Score 91
July Best
21.6°C · 91mm
Score 99
August Best
22.8°C · 129mm
Score 90
September Shoulder
18.8°C · 146mm
Score 80
October Shoulder
12.4°C · 107mm
Score 79
November Shoulder
5.3°C · 114mm
Score 62
December Avoid
-1.0°C · 115mm
Score 50
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Sapporo? +
By comfort score, July is the best month to visit Sapporo (score: 99). Expect average temperatures of 21.6°C and 91mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Sapporo? +
January sees the heaviest rainfall in Sapporo (109mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Sapporo like in summer? +
Summer in Sapporo averages 20.7°C with 94mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Sapporo like in winter? +
Winter averages -2.5°C with 105mm per month. Bring heavy winter clothing.
05 What should I pack for Sapporo? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Sapporo? +
Peak season falls in July, June, August. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in May, September, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01