Hokkaido weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hokkaido, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Hokkaido at one spot: Sapporo, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 4°C (40°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 50%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Sapporo weather
Is it raining in Sapporo right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 4° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sapporo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–15° and lows of -1–3°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Sapporo lately?
In the past 7 days, Sapporo had 4 rainy days and 26.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sapporo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Hokkaido weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hokkaido?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hokkaido is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (25°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Hokkaido?
August is the wettest month, with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Hokkaido?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (25°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
How warm is the sea in Hokkaido?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February at about 4°C (39°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Sep.
Hokkaido weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sapporo), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Hokkaido
Weather can differ a lot within Hokkaido: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | May–Sep | Aug | -4–24°C | 1,272 mm |
| Asahikawa | May–Sep | None | -6–24°C | 1,045 mm |
| Hakodate | May–Sep | Aug | -1–24°C | 1,201 mm |
| Tomakomai | Jun–Oct | Aug | -1–23°C | 1,225 mm |
| Kushiro | Jul–Sep | None | -2–22°C | 1,049 mm |
| Obihiro | Jun–Sep | None | -5–24°C | 1,047 mm |
| Ebetsu | May–Sep | Aug | -4–24°C | 1,272 mm |
| Kitami | Jun–Sep | None | -5–24°C | 939 mm |
| Otaru | May–Sep | Aug | -4–24°C | 1,272 mm |
| Chitose | May–Sep | Aug | -4–24°C | 1,206 mm |
| Muroran | Jun–Sep | Aug | -2–23°C | 1,265 mm |
| Iwamizawa | May–Sep | Aug | -4–24°C | 1,206 mm |
Cities and towns in Hokkaido
- Sapporo
- Asahikawa
- Hakodate
- Tomakomai
- Kushiro
- Obihiro
- Ebetsu
- Kitami
- Otaru
- Chitose
- Muroran
- Iwamizawa
- Eniwa
- Kitahiroshima
- Ishikari
- Noboribetsu
- Hokuto
- Takikawa
- Otofuke
- Kamiiso
- Abashiri
- Date
- Wakkanai
- Nemuro
- Bibai
- Honchō
- Nayoro
- Makubetsu
- Rumoi
- Fukagawa
- Shimo-furano
- Sarubetsu
- Nakashibetsu
- Mombetsu
- Motomachi
- Shizunai-furukawachō
- Shibetsu
- Furano
- Sunagawa
- Minamishibetsuchō
- Engaru
- Ashibetsu
- Yoichi
- Memuro-minami
- Shibetsu
- Shiraoi
- Tōbetsu
- Yakumo
- Kutchan