When to go
The Best Time to Visit Sapporo
Month-by-month climate data for Sapporo, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Sapporo— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
January–February, June–August. Snow Festival peaks in early February; summers are mild and lavender-bright across Hokkaido.
Warmest in Sapporo: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (-3°C / 27°F) · Wettest: Feb (~16 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Sapporo climate, month by month
January
-3° / -10°C
~15 rain days
Tough
February
-2° / -9°C
~16 rain days
Tough
March
5° / -4°C
~12 rain days
Tough
April
12° / 2°C
~11 rain days
Good
May
17° / 7°C
~14 rain days
Good
June
21° / 13°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
July
26° / 18°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
August
26° / 19°C
~16 rain days
Good
September
23° / 14°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
October
16° / 7°C
~13 rain days
Good
November
9° / 1°C
~15 rain days
Fair
December
0° / -8°C
~14 rain days
Tough
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