Late winter · Weather & things to do
Sapporo in February
Little changes in Sapporo from January: highs stay near 29°F (-2°C), lows near 17°F (-8°C), and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 36/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 17°F (-8°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 36/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 29°F (-2°C).
Average lows of 17°F (-8°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 88%.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and September.
- Comfort improves from 33/100 in January to 36/100.
- February sits inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 17°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.3 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sapporo in February
With highs near 29°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Sapporo Beer Garden
Brick beer halls next to the museum serving Genghis Khan grilled lamb and fresh beer.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 29°F.
Nijo Market
Downtown seafood market selling crab, sea urchin and kaisendon rice bowls.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Sapporo Clock Tower
1878 wooden building from the city's founding era, with a small museum.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 29°F.
Hokkaido Shrine
Main Shinto shrine of Hokkaido, set in forested Maruyama Park.
Ganso Ramen Yokocho
Narrow alley of small ramen counters in Susukino, home of Sapporo miso ramen.
Nearby in February
- Otaru in February~20 mi · highs 29°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in February~63 mi · highs 26°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Sapporo?
It's middling, scoring 36/100. The best months are May & June and September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 29°F (-2°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
How cold is Sapporo in February?
Average highs are 29°F (-2°C) and average lows 17°F (-8°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Sapporo in February?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 17°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.3 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Sapporo
Routes in season in February
- Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb
Planning Sapporo in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.