Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Sapporo in April
Sapporo sees its driest month, with just 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain, highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 34°F (1°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (62 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (62 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (13°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 39/100 in March to 58/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sapporo in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Hokkaido Shrine
Main Shinto shrine of Hokkaido, set in forested Maruyama Park.
Odori Park
Long green strip through downtown, home to the Snow Festival in February.
Ganso Ramen Yokocho
Narrow alley of small ramen counters in Susukino, home of Sapporo miso ramen.
Jozankei Onsen
Hot spring town in a forested river gorge an hour from downtown.
Mount Moiwa Ropeway
Ropeway and mini cable car up to a summit view over the city and bay.
Nearby in April
- Otaru in April~20 mi · highs 49°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in April~63 mi · highs 46°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~279 m to Sapporo's ~36 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sapporo in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Sapporo?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sapporo in April?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in April?
Some: about 2.4 in (62 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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