Best time to visit Sapporo: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Sapporo are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Feb, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -9.8°C – -2°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 5.9h/day
Visit score: 3.5/10
Feb
Temp: -9°C – -1.1°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 2.9/10
Mar
Temp: -6.1°C – 3.7°C
Rain: 87mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 3.1/10
Apr
Temp: 3.2°C – 12.6°C
Rain: 104mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 3.2/10
May
Temp: 7.6°C – 17.5°C
Rain: 85mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Jun
BestTemp: 13.6°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 119mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jul
BestTemp: 19.1°C – 27.2°C
Rain: 118mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
BestTemp: 20.6°C – 27.9°C
Rain: 154mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Sep
BestTemp: 14.6°C – 23.4°C
Rain: 145mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 6.8°C – 16.1°C
Rain: 102mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Nov
Temp: 0.4°C – 8.6°C
Rain: 149mm
Sunshine: 6.2h/day
Visit score: 2.7/10
Dec
Temp: -6.3°C – 0.4°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 5.4h/day
Visit score: 2.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months to visit Sapporo are June, July, August, and September, based on the highest visit scores of the year. June brings a high of 22.8C and low of 13.6C with 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, July reaches a high of 27.2C with 10.4 hours of sunshine, August is the warmest month at a high of 27.9C, and September cools slightly to a high of 23.4C while still offering 8.7 hours of sunshine daily.
These same peak months come with trade-offs: August is both the warmest month and one of the wettest, with 154mm of rain, and September is close behind at 145mm. Travelers who prefer lower rainfall might lean toward June or July within the peak window, while those avoiding both crowds and rain entirely may want to compare against the drier but much colder off-season months of February, November, and December, when rainfall ranges from 81mm to 149mm but temperatures fall well below freezing for highs in several cases.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched June 11, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.