What’s the climate like in Sapporo?
The current climate of Sapporo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 0°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sapporo in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2019.
On average, Sapporo gets 1197 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 337 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Sapporo runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Sapporo?
The best time to visit Sapporo for sunny weather is May through July and September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sapporo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sapporo
The climate table of Sapporo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 87 | 80 | 47 | 46 | 94 | 71 | 158 | 104 | 230 | 97 | 94 |
| Snow (cm) | 90 | 82 | 50 | 3,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 28 | 85 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1197 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Snowfall: 337 cm per year
- Driest months: 46 mm in May, 47 mm in April and 71 mm in July
- Wettest months: 230 mm in October, 158 mm in August and 104 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Sapporo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sapporo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sapporo
This graph shows how much precipitation Sapporo, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Sapporo
This graph shows how much snow Sapporo, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sapporo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sapporo, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sapporo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sapporo, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sapporo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sapporo, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sapporo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Sapporo, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sapporo by Month
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