Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Sapporo in October
Sapporo cools off: highs slip to 59°F (15°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
It scores 66/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 59°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and September).
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in September to 66/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sapporo in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Jozankei Onsen
Hot spring town in a forested river gorge an hour from downtown.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best autumn.
Hokkaido Shrine
Main Shinto shrine of Hokkaido, set in forested Maruyama Park.
Why now October scores 66/100 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 59°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Otaru in October~20 mi · highs 58°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Furano and Biei in October~63 mi · highs 56°F, 4.2 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Sapporo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 66/100 against a best of 81 in May & June and September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sapporo in October?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.1 in (1272 mm).
What should I pack for Sapporo in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°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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