August · Japan
Best time to visit Sapporo in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapporo in August
Average temperature 23°C, 164 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Sapporo scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 164 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
August in Sapporo — off-season conditions
August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm by ski standards, so expect soft afternoon snow low on the mountain and firmer, better riding early.
Monthly rainfall reaches 164 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sapporo in August?
- In August, Sapporo averages 23°C, 164 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Sapporo?
- August 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 August?
- Expect about 164 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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