Month guide · Sapporo · Japan
Sapporo in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Clear, cooler days and a city focused on food, with the Autumn Fest filling Odori Park.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (26°C (79°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:14
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Food festivals in September, foliage at Jozankei and ginkgo gold in October, and cold grey days with first snow in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September 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 September
- Sapporo Autumn Fest food festival in Odori Park (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Market · Odori
Nijo Market
A compact block of fishmongers and small restaurants a few minutes from Odori Park selling Hokkaido crab, scallops, sea urchin and salmon roe.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Shopping
Religious site · Maruyama
Hokkaido Shrine
Walk from Maruyama-Koen station through the park and continue to the zoo or the Mount Maruyama trail.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Zoo · Maruyama
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
Sapporo's zoo is best known for its polar bears, seen swimming through an underwater viewing tunnel, and for northern species such as Hokkaido brown bears and snow leopards.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Sapporo?
It is one of the best months to visit Sapporo. Clear, cooler days and a city focused on food, with the Autumn Fest filling Odori Park.
+How warm is Sapporo in September?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.