April · Japan
Best time to visit Sapporo in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapporo in April
Average temperature 7°C, 102 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
1.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Sapporo scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sapporo is Hokkaido's grid-planned city, known for miso ramen, the Snow Festival, and ski hills within easy reach.
April in Sapporo: expect compromises
Expect 7°C (45°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
102 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Sapporo — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sapporo in April?
- In April, Sapporo averages 7°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Sapporo?
- April earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sapporo in April?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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