Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan in March
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°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
March2°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Sapporo's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March73mm average rain
March is one of Sapporo's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
March5.1 hours average sun
March sits close to Sapporo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March5°C average sea
March 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
March22 weather score
March scores below Sapporo's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
