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Sapporo in June
Sapporo warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 62°F in May, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
At 81/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 53°F (12°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 10 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Sapporo's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 62°F in May.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 63/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 10 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in May to 81/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sapporo in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mount Moiwa Ropeway
Ropeway and mini cable car up to a summit view over the city and bay.
Why now June scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Odori Park
Long green strip through downtown, home to the Snow Festival in February.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sapporo Beer Museum
Red-brick brewery building with exhibits on Japan's oldest beer brand and a tasting bar.
Jozankei Onsen
Hot spring town in a forested river gorge an hour from downtown.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Ganso Ramen Yokocho
Narrow alley of small ramen counters in Susukino, home of Sapporo miso ramen.
Nearby in June
- Otaru in June~20 mi · highs 70°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in June~63 mi · highs 70°F, 3.1 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Sapporo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sapporo in June?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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