When to visit
Sapporo?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Sapporo
Hokkaido · Japan

The best weather in Sapporo is from June, July, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, July.some variation climate

Climate score
June
75

Excellent climate

🌦Cool & rainy

Temperature
12–20°C
Kühle Nächte
Feels like
11–20°C
Angenehm
Precipitation
118mm
Mäßiger Regen · 13 days
Sunshine
8.8h
Überwiegend bewölkt
Humidity (%)
81%
Angenehm
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
79
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun79JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score121313306675756575511212
ClimatePolarPolarColdColdMildCool & rainyHumidRainyHumidColdColdPolar
Temperature-9–-2°C-8–-2°C-4–4°C2–11°C8–17°C12–20°C17–25°C19–25°C14–22°C7–15°C1–8°C-6–0°C
Feels like-14–-7°C-13–-6°C-9–0°C-2–8°C5–16°C11–20°C18–27°C20–28°C14–22°C4–13°C-3–4°C-11–-4°C
Precipitation69mm
20 days
67mm
19 days
75mm
13 days
78mm
10 days
92mm
11 days
118mm
13 days
122mm
13 days
186mm
15 days
123mm
11 days
115mm
14 days
115mm
17 days
80mm
20 days
Sunshine5.0h
☀︎ 53%
6.2h
☀︎ 59%
8.3h
☀︎ 70%
9.6h
☀︎ 71%
9.7h
☀︎ 66%
8.8h
☀︎ 57%
9.5h
☀︎ 63%
8.2h
☀︎ 59%
8.5h
☀︎ 68%
8.1h
☀︎ 73%
5.6h
☀︎ 57%
5.0h
☀︎ 55%
WindW · 23 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 23 km/hSW · 23 km/hSO · 22 km/hSO · 20 km/hSO · 19 km/hSO · 19 km/hS · 19 km/hSW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/h
Humidity (%)77%76%77%71%75%81%84%83%79%75%74%75%
Day length9.4h10.5h11.9h13.4h14.7h15.3h15.0h13.9h12.5h11.0h9.7h9.1h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sapporo Schneefest (Yuki Matsuri)
Sapporo Herbstfest
Sapporo Sommerfest (Odori Biergarten)
Yosakoi Soran Festival
Sapporo Weiße Illumination
Jozankei Onsen Schneelichtpfad (Yukitouro)
Sapporo Fliederfest
Events & Festivals
  • Sapporo Schneefest (Yuki Matsuri)festivalSignature event
    February· 500k+ visitors

    Weltberühmt für seine spektakulären Eisskulpturen und Schneestatuen im Odori Park und an anderen Orten. Erwarten Sie ext…

  • Sapporo Herbstfestfood wine
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Ein riesiges Food-Festival, das die reiche landwirtschaftliche und Meeresfrüchte-Vielfalt Hokkaidos im Odori Park präsen…

  • Sapporo Sommerfest (Odori Biergarten)food wine
    July, August· 50k+ visitors

    Der Odori Park verwandelt sich in Japans größten Biergarten und bietet eine große Auswahl an lokalen und internationalen…

  • Yosakoi Soran Festivalfestival
    June· 500k+ visitors

    Ein lebhaftes Tanzfestival, bei dem Teams energiegeladene Routinen zu einer Mischung aus traditioneller und moderner Mus…

  • Sapporo Weiße Illuminationholiday
    November, December, January, February, March· 50k+ visitors

    Sapporos Stadtzentrum ist mit Millionen von farbigen Lichtern geschmückt und schafft ein magisches Winterwunderland. Obw…

  • Jozankei Onsen Schneelichtpfad (Yukitouro)festival
    January, February· Local event

    Ein charmantes Winterereignis, bei dem das Gelände des Jozankei-Schreins von unzähligen Schneelaternen beleuchtet wird.…

  • Sapporo Fliederfestnature
    May· 5k+ visitors

    Feiert die Blüte der Flieder im Odori Park und Kawashimo Park und markiert die Ankunft des Frühlings. Das Wetter ist typ…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sapporo?

The best weather in Sapporo is from June, July, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, July (8–25 °C).

What is the weather like in Sapporo?

Sapporo has a climate with an overall score of 4.2/10. Annual temperatures range from -9 °C to 25 °C.

What is the hottest month in Sapporo?

The hottest month in Sapporo is July, with average highs of 25 °C and lows of 17 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Sapporo?

The rainiest month in Sapporo is August, with an average of 186 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Sapporo?

Peak season in Sapporo is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Sapporo?

Shoulder season in Sapporo falls in February, March, May, October, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.