Month guide · Sapporo · Japan
Sapporo in August
What August is really like in Sapporo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. The warmest month, comfortably mild compared with Honshu; Obon holidays in mid-August bring Japanese visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Sapporo: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 04:41
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, sunny days in the mid-20s °C, without the rainy season or heavy humidity of Honshu; beer gardens and festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Obon holiday period — busy domestic travel (mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Odori
Sapporo TV Tower
Built in 1957 at the east end of Odori Park, the steel tower has an observation deck at about 90 m that looks straight down the length of the park towards the mountains.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- After dark
- Iconic
Viewpoint · Minami-ku
Mount Moiwa Ropeway
Take the streetcar loop line to Ropeway-iriguchi and the free shuttle to the base station, then time your ride for sunset to see the city lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Photo spot
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Religious site · Maruyama
Hokkaido Shrine
Hokkaido's main Shinto shrine stands in the old forest of Maruyama Park, founded in 1869 to protect the island's settlement.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Zoo · Maruyama
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
Visit the polar-bear building first thing, when the bears are usually most active.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Sapporo?
One of the best months to visit Sapporo, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February, June–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Sapporo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. The warmest month, comfortably mild compared with Honshu; Obon holidays in mid-August bring Japanese visitors.
+How warm is Sapporo in August?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.