Sapporo
Hokkaido · Japan
Best time to visit: May to August
About Sapporo
Capital of cold Hokkaido, hosting the famous February Snow Festival, with Japan’s best skiing, hearty ramen, and local beer.
Monthly guide to Sapporo
| Month |
Rating |
Temp | Weather | Notes |
| January |
Avoid |
-1° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| February |
Avoid |
-1° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| March |
Avoid |
2° | Bitter cold rainy | Bitter cold rainy. Better to postpone the visit. |
| April |
Avoid |
8° | Cold rainy | Cold rainy. Better to postpone the visit. |
| May |
Excellent |
15° | Mild dry | Mild dry. Best time to visit. |
| June |
Excellent |
20° | Warm dry | Warm dry. Best time to visit. |
| July |
Excellent |
26° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| August |
Excellent |
25° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| September |
Good |
21° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
| October |
Good |
12° | Cold | Cold. Good time to visit. |
| November |
Okay |
5° | Cold | Cold. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| December |
Avoid |
0° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
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Seasonal data from trusted sources, reviewed by Albattar travel experts. · Last updated: 2026-05-09