Sapporo (Hokkaido) Weather
Sapporo weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
Sapporo current weather
Sapporo now (local time 16:00)
15°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
6° – 22°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapporo 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
17°
6°
💧6%
Mon
10/5
🌧️
18°
8°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
22°
15°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
☁️
17°
11°
💧6%
Thu
10/8
☀️
17°
6°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
20°
7°
💧15%
Sat
10/10
☁️
21°
7°
💧4%
Sun
10/11
⛅
21°
13°
💧49%
Mon
10/12
☁️
18°
13°
💧24%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
19°
13°
💧45%
Wed
10/14
☁️
17°
10°
💧44%
Thu
10/15
☁️
17°
8°
💧20%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
17°
15°
💧35%
Sat
10/17
☁️
16°
8°
💧26%
Best time to visit Sapporo
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sapporo are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is August (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -10°C).
Sapporo climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2°C | -10°C | 80 mm | 76% | -23°C |
| Feb | -2°C | -8°C | 79 mm | 77% | -22°C |
| Mar | 4°C | -4°C | 78 mm | 77% | -20°C |
| Apr | 12°C | 2°C | 86 mm | 70% | -17°C |
| MayBest | 17°C | 8°C | 105 mm | 76% | -15°C |
| JunBest | 21°C | 13°C | 114 mm | 81% | -12°C |
| JulBest | 26°C | 18°C | 103 mm | 83% | -8°C |
| AugBest | 26°C | 19°C | 179 mm | 83% | -6°C |
| SepBest | 23°C | 14°C | 122 mm | 79% | -10°C |
| OctBest | 16°C | 7°C | 115 mm | 76% | -15°C |
| Nov | 9°C | 1°C | 129 mm | 75% | -17°C |
| Dec | 0°C | -7°C | 72 mm | 74% | -22°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Sapporo weather month by month: what to wear
Sapporo in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Sapporo is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapporo in November
November in Sapporo is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
Sapporo in December
December in Sapporo is freezing: average highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; snow is possible.
Sapporo in January
January in Sapporo is freezing: average highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; snow is possible.
Sapporo in February
February in Sapporo is freezing: average highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C, around 79 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; snow is possible.
Sapporo in March
March in Sapporo is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C, around 78 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 20°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
Sapporo in April
April in Sapporo is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 70% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapporo in MayBest month
May in Sapporo is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C, around 105 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapporo in JuneBest month
June in Sapporo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C, around 114 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sapporo in JulyBest month
July in Sapporo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 103 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Sapporo in AugustBest month
August in Sapporo is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C, around 179 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Sapporo in SeptemberBest month
September in Sapporo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C, around 122 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Sapporo?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sapporo are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is August (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -10°C).
›What's the weather like in Sapporo in October, and what should I wear?
October in Sapporo is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Sapporo in November, and what should I wear?
November in Sapporo is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
›When is the rainy season in Sapporo?
Sapporo is wettest in August, with about 179 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 72 mm.
›How cold does Sapporo get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging -2°C by day and -10°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.