Weather radar Sapporo
Real-time precipitation radar · Hokkaidō · Japan
Sapporo climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Sapporo shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -1.1° | 0.3° | 5.4° | 12.2° | 18° | 22.5° | 27.1° | 27.2° | 23.7° | 16.5° | 9.4° | 1° |
| Avg low (°C) | -7.3° | -6.4° | -2° | 3.6° | 9° | 14.6° | 20.4° | 21.1° | 15.8° | 8.2° | 2.8° | -4.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 69 | 60 | 76 | 87 | 96 | 121 | 110 | 216 | 135 | 124 | 123 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 |
| Sunshine hours | 216 | 235 | 272 | 285 | 312 | 326 | 314 | 267 | 265 | 246 | 211 | 194 |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 76% | 82% | 85% | 86% | 82% | 82% | 81% | 81% |
Best time to visit Sapporo
The best time to visit Sapporo is typically July. In this month the average high is 27.1°C, precipitation is 110 mm and sunshine duration is 314 hours. The annual average high is 13.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1295 mm (177 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3143 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sapporo
How up to date is the weather radar for Sapporo?
The weather radar for Sapporo is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Sapporo?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Sapporo: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Sapporo?
The thunderstorm potential for Sapporo is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Sapporo.
What is the climate like in Sapporo?
Sapporo has an annual average high of 13.5°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 27.2°C), the coldest January (avg low -7.3°C). The wettest month is August with 216 mm, the driest February with 60 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1295 mm (177 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3143 hours.
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