Sapporo
Powder snow light enough to have its own devoted following among skiers who fly past better-known resorts to get it, a beer garden festival that takes over the whole city in summer, and ramen built for genuinely cold weather.
The best time to visit Sapporo is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -0°C (32°F). Local time there is 04:05 (UTC+9).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 29°F · rain 1.9in · 9.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C29°F | 48mm1.9in | 9.4h9.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | -1°C31°F | 56mm2.2in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 6°C43°F | 81mm3.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 11°C52°F | 94mm3.7in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| May | 16°C61°F | 92mm3.6in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| June | 20°C67°F | 130mm5.1in | 15.3h15.3h | |
| July | 24°C75°F | 101mm4.0in | 15.0h15.0h | |
| August | 25°C77°F | 210mm8.3in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| September | 22°C72°F | 157mm6.2in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| October | 16°C61°F | 124mm4.9in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| November | 9°C49°F | 105mm4.1in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| December | 2°C35°F | 46mm1.8in | 9.0h9.0h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- JPY · yen
- Language
- Japanese
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Sapporo?
The best time to visit Sapporo is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -0°C (32°F).
How warm does Sapporo get?
Typical daytime highs in Sapporo are Mar–May 11°C (52°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (73°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (60°F), Dec–Feb -0°C (32°F).
Is Sapporo expensive?
On the ground, Sapporo is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Sapporo good for?
Sapporo is good for snow and cold air, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.