Sapporo weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Sapporo: highs of -2°C (28°F) and about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -7°C (19°F) and cloud cover 92% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of -4°C (25°F) and 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Sapporo?
least pleasant month Weather score 20/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Sapporo. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in December?
Some rain is normal: about 130 mm (5.1 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Sapporo in December?
Days average -2°C (28°F) and nights -7°C (19°F).
Sapporo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C (25°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 103 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
| February | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 83 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 72 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 62 mm | 72% | fair |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 74 mm | 69% | best |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 83 mm | 72% | best |
| July | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 121 mm | 75% | best |
| August | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 160 mm | 74% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 137 mm | 71% | best |
| October | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 118 mm | 75% | fair |
| November | 5°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 129 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| December | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 130 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months