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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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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.

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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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The best time to visit Sapporo for city trips is typically in June, September, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sapporo?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sapporo, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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