Month guide · Sapporo · Japan
Sapporo in July
What July is really like in Sapporo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nikm, Public domain
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant, with lavender in bloom around Furano and beer gardens open in Odori Park from late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Sapporo: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (22°C (72°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:09
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:12
- Daylight
- About 15.1 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Sapporo Summer Festival beer gardens in Odori Park (usually late July to mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Nishi-ku
Shiroi Koibito Park
Reserve a slot for the biscuit-making workshop if you are travelling with children; it fills at weekends and in holidays.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Food
Museum · Atsubetsu-ku
Historical Village of Hokkaido
More than 50 buildings from the 1860s to the early 20th century — farmhouses, a herring fishermen's lodge, shops and a post office — have been relocated to this open-air museum in Nopporo Forest Park.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
Street · Susukino
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Use it as your covered route between Odori and Susukino on snowy evenings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Free
- Food
Street · Susukino
Ganso Ramen Yokocho
A narrow alley in Susukino lined with tiny counter ramen shops, each seating a handful of people.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Sapporo?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Sapporo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Warm and pleasant, with lavender in bloom around Furano and beer gardens open in Odori Park from late in the month.
+How warm is Sapporo in July?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.