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Sapporo in July
Sapporo warms up: highs climb to 76°F (25°C), from 70°F in June, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain.
It scores 63/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (121 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
Humidity averages 86%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (121 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 16.5 in (418 mm) in total.
- Humidity season begins: 86% on average, up from 84% in June.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in June to 63/100.
- July sits inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics86% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sapporo in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hokkaido Shrine
Main Shinto shrine of Hokkaido, set in forested Maruyama Park.
Why now July scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sapporo Beer Garden
Brick beer halls next to the museum serving Genghis Khan grilled lamb and fresh beer.
Nijo Market
Downtown seafood market selling crab, sea urchin and kaisendon rice bowls.
Mount Moiwa Ropeway
Ropeway and mini cable car up to a summit view over the city and bay.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 4.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sapporo Clock Tower
1878 wooden building from the city's founding era, with a small museum.
Nearby in July
- Otaru in July~20 mi · highs 76°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in July~63 mi · highs 77°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Sapporo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 63/100 against a best of 81 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb window our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends.
How hot is Sapporo in July?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in July?
Yes: about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (86% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Sapporo
Routes in season in July
- Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb
Planning Sapporo in July?
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