When is the best time to visit Sapporo?

The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 70 to 79 degrees F with 11 to 15 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 79 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 28 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Sapporo?

January, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 11. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Sapporo?

July averages 78 degrees F by day and 64 degrees F at night, and January averages 28 degrees F and 15 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Sapporo?

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Sapporo: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Sapporo

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Best time to visit Sapporo

The most comfortable months in Sapporo are June to September, with average daytime highs of 70 to 79°F and 11 to 15 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 79°F, and January the coolest at 28°F. January sees the most rain, around 19 days, while July is the driest with about 11.

Jan28°15°19 d

Feb29°18°16 d

Mar40°25°12 d

Apr53°37°12 d

May63°47°13 d

Jun70°56°13 d

Jul78°64°11 d

Aug79°67°15 d

Sep72°58°11 d

Oct61°46°14 d

Nov48°35°15 d

Dec33°21°18 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Sapporo: common questions

When is the best time to visit Sapporo?: The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 70 to 79°F with 11 to 15 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 79°F on average, and January the coolest at 28°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sapporo?: January, with roughly 19 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 11. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Sapporo?: July averages 78°F by day and 64°F at night, and January averages 28°F and 15°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Sapporo?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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