Sapporo
Hokkaido · Japan
Best time to visit: July, and September
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
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| Month |
Rating |
Temp | Weather | Notes |
| January |
Avoid |
-15° - 1° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| February |
Avoid |
-14° - 3° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| March |
Avoid |
-10° - 10° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| April |
Okay |
-3° - 18° | Cold | Cold. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| May |
Good |
4° - 23° | Cold | Cold. Good time to visit. |
| June |
Good |
8° - 25° | Mild | Mild. Good time to visit. |
| July |
Excellent |
14° - 29° | Warm | Warm. Best time to visit. |
| August |
Good |
15° - 30° | Warm rainy | Warm rainy. Good time to visit. |
| September |
Excellent |
9° - 26° | Mild | Mild. Best time to visit. |
| October |
Okay |
2° - 20° | Cold | Cold. Visitable but with weather challenges. |
| November |
Avoid |
-4° - 14° | Bitter cold | Bitter cold. Better to postpone the visit. |
| December |
Avoid |
-13° - 6° | 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: 2026-07-11