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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sapporo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-5° / 23°100 mm
February-4° / 24°78 mm
March0° / 31°71 mm
April7° / 44°70 mm
May12° / 54°74 mm
June16° / 62°76 mm
July21° / 69°108 mm
August22° / 72°156 mm
September18° / 64°142 mm
October11° / 52°120 mm
November4° / 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.