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City Trips Potential

87/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, September, July

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

-5°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Sapporo?

The best time to visit Sapporo for a city trip is June, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Sapporo, June, September, July score highest on this page; December and January rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sapporo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
32Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
-5°106
February
33Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
-5°88
March
35Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
-1°71
April
36Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
59
May
67Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°73
June
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
15°70
July
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
20°109
August
78Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
21°152
September
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
17°145
October
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
10°133
November
32Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
124
December
30Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
-3°130

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Sapporo

When is the best time to visit Sapporo for city trips?

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June, September, July score highest for city trips in Sapporo. The top month scores 87/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Sapporo?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sapporo, but that does not make every month equally suitable for city trips. December and January score lowest, so use the month table to work around weak weather windows.

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