Weather in Sapporo Today

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Current temperature in Sapporo: 16°C (61°F). Sunny. Today's high 24°C (75°F), low 12°C (54°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
16°
Sunny
RealFeel® 18°C
90%Humid
High24°
Low12°
3km/hSEWind fromSouth-East· Max 14
Light Breeze · Gusts 35 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 117:30 PMNight
12h 43m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:09 AMDawn 4:39 AM
Total daylight12h 43mNoon 11:30 AMTotal 12h 43m
Sunset5:52 PMDusk 6:22 PM
NowClear sky+18°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 38 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
3 km/h
SE · Light Breeze · Max 14 km/h
Humidity
90 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
6
High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1018 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
15°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

24°C+3° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 21°C.

12 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 25°C25°2026-08-20: 28°C28°2026-08-21: 27°C27°2026-08-22: 28°C28°2026-08-23: 26°C26°2026-08-24: 26°C26°2026-08-25: 23°C23°2026-08-26: 23°C23°2026-08-27: 25°C25°2026-08-28: 22°C22°2026-08-29: 20°C20°2026-08-30: 20°C20°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 6 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Sapporo?

The hottest month in Sapporo is typically August, with daytime highs averaging around 25.7°C (78°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 18.7°C (66°F).

What is the coldest month in Sapporo?

The coldest month in Sapporo is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around -9.2°C (15°F) and daytime highs near -2.4°C (28°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Sapporo have a rainy season?

Sapporo doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. August is the wettest month on average (about 190 mm), while January is the driest (about 68 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Sapporo?

The best time to visit Sapporo is typically September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22.1°C (72°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 128 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Sapporo's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Sapporo's air quality index (AQI) is 38, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.