Climate of Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan
Point-value climate at Sapporo (Hokkaidō, Japan). Population approximately 2,544,000.
Located in Hokkaidō, Japan, Sapporo has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 2,544,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.4°C / 24.1°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 72 mm / 2.8 in (April) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (August) — about 1239 mm / 48.8 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sapporo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.4°C24.1°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.8°C25.2°F | 79 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 0°C32°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| April | 6.9°C44.4°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 12.5°C54.5°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 16.7°C62.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| July | 21°C69.8°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| August | 22.3°C72.1°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| September | 17.9°C64.2°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| October | 11.5°C52.7°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 4.6°C40.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | — |
| December | -1.2°C29.8°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sapporo?
Sapporo does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Sapporo's warmest month is August at an average of 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and its driest month is April with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sapporo?
Sapporo, in Hokkaidō, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.4°C / 24.1°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1239 mm / 48.8 in, with the wettest month being August (155 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest April (72 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Sapporo in August?
The average temperature in Sapporo in August is 22.3°C / 72.1°F, with rainfall of about 155 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sapporo?
The driest month in Sapporo is April, with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.9°C / 44.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Sapporo?
The wettest month in Sapporo is August, with approximately 155 mm / 6.1 in of average monthly rainfall.