Cool
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan in January
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-2°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
3.1h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January-2°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January97mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Sapporo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.1 hours average sun
January is below Sapporo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January7°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January16 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
