Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sapporo Climate
Sapporo is a city in Japan (12) with a population of about 1,973,832. Its average annual temperature is 8.3°C (47°F), with roughly 1226 mm of rain per year.
8.3°C
Avg Temp
1226
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sapporo Climate
Sapporo has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F) and receives about 1226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.3°C
Avg Temp
1226
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 100 mm |
| February | -4° / 24° | 78 mm |
| March | 0° / 31° | 71 mm |
| April | 7° / 44° | 70 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 74 mm |
| June | 16° / 62° | 76 mm |
| July | 21° / 69° | 108 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 156 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 142 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 120 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 120 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 111 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sapporo
The most comfortable months to visit Sapporo are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sapporo are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sapporo, Japan has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C and about 1226 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sapporo average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.