July · Japan
Best time to visit Sapporo in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapporo in July
Average temperature 22°C, 127 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
1.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Sapporo scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 22°C, 127 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
July in Sapporo — off-season conditions
At 22°C (72°F), skiing in July is a morning proposition: groomers hold up early, while lower runs soften through the afternoon.
127 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
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 July?
- In July, Sapporo averages 22°C, 127 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Sapporo?
- July 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 July?
- Expect about 127 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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