Month guide · Sapporo · Japan
Sapporo in June
What June is really like in Sapporo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 15.3 hours of daylight. Fresh, mostly dry and green — a good month while much of Japan is in the rainy season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Sapporo: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 03:54
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 15.3 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Yosakoi Soran Festival — team dance parades (usually early to mid-June)
- Hokkaido Shrine Festival (usually mid-June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Minami-ku
Sapporo Art Park
In wooded hills in the south of the city, this cultural complex has a sculpture garden with dozens of works by Japanese and international artists set along forest paths, plus a contemporary art museum and craft workshops.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Toyohira-ku
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
Go in June and July when the lavender is out and sheep graze the slopes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Historic site · Sapporo Station area
Sapporo Clock Tower
The wooden clock tower was built in 1878 as the drill hall of the Sapporo Agricultural College, forerunner of Hokkaido University, and is one of the few buildings left from the city's pioneer era.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Museum · Higashi-ku
Sapporo Beer Museum
Book dinner at the beer garden next door and try Sapporo Classic, a lager sold only in Hokkaido.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Sapporo?
One of the best months to visit Sapporo, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Sapporo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Fresh, mostly dry and green — a good month while much of Japan is in the rainy season.
+How warm is Sapporo in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in June?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.