September verdict

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan in September

Weather score39Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 150mm, so some wet days are possible.

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

150mm

Sun

5.4h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

39

Poor

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 150mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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September21°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September150mm average rain

September is wetter than Sapporo's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September5.4 hours average sun

September is brighter than Sapporo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to June and September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September21°C average sea

September is one of Sapporo's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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September39 weather score

September scores above Sapporo's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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