Hokkaido is part of Japan. The climate of Japan is very varied. The weather is tropical in south, but it is cool temperate in north. Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. You can expect cool humid weather in the north, but warm tropical rainforest climate in the south.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abashiri, Akan National Park, Asahikawa, Betsukai, Biei, Bihoro, Central Circuit, Chitose, Daisetsuzan National Park, Eastern Circuit, Engaru, Furano, Hakodate, Hidaka, Hokuto, Horonobe, Iwamizawa, Kamishihoro, Kitami, Kushiro, Kutchan, Matsumae, Monbetsu, Muroran, Nakasatsunai, Nakashibetsu, Nayoro, Nemuro, Niikappu, Niseko, Noboribetsu, Northern Circuit, Obihiro, Onuma Quasi National Park, Oshamambe, Otaru, Ozora, Rausu, Rebun Island, Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Park, Rishiri Island, Samani, Sapporo, Shakotan, Shari, Shibetsu, Shikotsu Toya National Park, Shimukappu, Shinhidaka, Shiraoi, Shiretoko National Park, Sounkyo Onsen, Southern Circuit, Takikawa, Takinoue, Tomakomai, Toyako, Wakkanai, Yoichi, Yubari.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Sapporo and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -6.9 ℃ (19.58 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 18. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 6.4.
When travelling around Hokkaido, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji (3776 m) and the lowest point is Hachiro-gata (-4 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Hokkaido. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in January is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in January is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.9 ℃ (19.58 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.95 ℃ (33.71 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -0.05 ℃ (31.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 18. The average rainfall is 115.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:21 and at the end of the month 9:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in February is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in February is 0.3 ℃ (32.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.4 ℃ (20.48 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -0.05 ℃ (31.91 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 16.4. The average rainfall is 94 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:30 and at the end of the month 11:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in March is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in March is 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.6 ℃ (27.32 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.05 ℃ (46.49 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 14.1. The average rainfall is 79.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in April is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in April is 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.5 ℃ (38.3 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.05 ℃ (46.49 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.65 ℃ (58.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 9.2. The average rainfall is 57.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:23 and at the end of the month 14:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in May is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in May is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.7 ℃ (47.66 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.65 ℃ (58.37 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 8.5. The average rainfall is 54.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:39 and at the end of the month 15:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in June is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in June is 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 6.4. The average rainfall is 45.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:20 and at the end of the month 15:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in July is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in July is 25.5 ℃ (77.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 8. The average rainfall is 82.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:04 and at the end of the month 14:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in August is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in August is 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 8.6. The average rainfall is 123.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:02 and at the end of the month 13:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in September is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in September is 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.1 ℃ (57.38 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.9. The average rainfall is 136.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:40 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in October is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in October is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.6 ℃ (45.68 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.35 ℃ (54.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 11.7. The average rainfall is 108.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:13 and at the end of the month 10:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in November is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in November is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.5 ℃ (34.7 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.35 ℃ (54.23 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.45 ℃ (41.81 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 13.8. The average rainfall is 105 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:53 and at the end of the month 9:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in December is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in December is 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.9 ℃ (24.98 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.45 ℃ (41.81 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.95 ℃ (33.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 15.2. The average rainfall is 114.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:03 and at the end of the month 9:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Hokkaido in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Hokkaido is part of Japan. The climate of Japan is very varied. The weather is tropical in south, but it is cool temperate in north. Most parts of Japan belong to the temperate zone, the climate here is humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. You can expect cool humid weather in the north, but warm tropical rainforest climate in the south.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abashiri, Akan National Park, Asahikawa, Betsukai, Biei, Bihoro, Central Circuit, Chitose, Daisetsuzan National Park, Eastern Circuit, Engaru, Furano, Hakodate, Hidaka, Hokuto, Horonobe, Iwamizawa, Kamishihoro, Kitami, Kushiro, Kutchan, Matsumae, Monbetsu, Muroran, Nakasatsunai, Nakashibetsu, Nayoro, Nemuro, Niikappu, Niseko, Noboribetsu, Northern Circuit, Obihiro, Onuma Quasi National Park, Oshamambe, Otaru, Ozora, Rausu, Rebun Island, Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Park, Rishiri Island, Samani, Sapporo, Shakotan, Shari, Shibetsu, Shikotsu Toya National Park, Shimukappu, Shinhidaka, Shiraoi, Shiretoko National Park, Sounkyo Onsen, Southern Circuit, Takikawa, Takinoue, Tomakomai, Toyako, Wakkanai, Yoichi, Yubari.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Sapporo and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -6.9 ℃ (19.58 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 18. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 6.4. 
When travelling around Hokkaido, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji (3776 m) and the lowest point is Hachiro-gata (-4 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in January is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in January is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.9 ℃ (19.58 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.95 ℃ (33.71 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -0.05 ℃ (31.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 18. The average rainfall is 115.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:21 and at the end of the month 9:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in March is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in March is 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.6 ℃ (27.32 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.05 ℃ (46.49 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 14.1. The average rainfall is 79.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in May is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in May is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.7 ℃ (47.66 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.65 ℃ (58.37 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 8.5. The average rainfall is 54.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:39 and at the end of the month 15:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Hokkaido in June is this: The average highest temperature in Hokkaido in June is 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.85 ℃ (67.73 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 6.4. The average rainfall is 45.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:20 and at the end of the month 15:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.