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JapanThe climate of Sapporo
The current climate in Sapporo features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sapporo, Japan.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Sapporo gets 1197 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 337 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Sapporo runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Sapporo
The climate table of Sapporo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sapporo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sapporo
Yearly Temperature in Sapporo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sapporo, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sapporo
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sapporo
Average Snowfall per Month in Sapporo
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sapporo
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Sapporo
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Average weather in Sapporo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sapporo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.