Late spring · Weather & things to do
Sapporo in May
Sapporo warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 49°F in April, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 78/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 44°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (74 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Sapporo's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and September.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in April to 78/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sapporo in May
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 May scores 78/100 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.
Ganso Ramen Yokocho
Narrow alley of small ramen counters in Susukino, home of Sapporo miso ramen.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 2.9 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 May
- Otaru in May~20 mi · highs 62°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in May~63 mi · highs 61°F, 2.7 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Sapporo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 78/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sapporo in May?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in May?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Sapporo in May?
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