Season guide · Sapporo · Japan
Sapporo in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, sunny days in the mid-20s °C, without the rainy season or heavy humidity of Honshu; beer gardens and festivals. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 24 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 7 | 15.3 h | 3/5 |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 15.1 h | 4/5 |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 9 | 13.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 13°C (55°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 143 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Yosakoi Soran Festival — team dance parades (usually early to mid-June)
- June: Hokkaido Shrine Festival (usually mid-June)
- July: Sapporo Summer Festival beer gardens in Odori Park (usually late July to mid-August)
- August: Obon holiday period — busy domestic travel (mid-August)
Make the most of the weather
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
Park · Higashi-ku
Moerenuma Park
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi designed this park on a former landfill as one huge artwork, with the Glass Pyramid, the man-made Mount Moere, a sea fountain and geometric play equipment.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Chuo-ku
Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Try the ski-jump simulator in the museum before riding the lift, so you appreciate the drop from the start gate.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Kids
Day trips in summer
- Jozankei Onsen (About 1 hour by bus) — Riverside hot-spring town in a forested gorge with public foot baths, day-use baths at ryokan and walks to the Futami suspension bridge.
- Lake Shikotsu (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A deep caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park with very clear water, sightseeing boats and lakeside onsen.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Sapporo?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Warm, sunny days in the mid-20s °C, without the rainy season or heavy humidity of Honshu; beer gardens and festivals.
+What is the weather like in Sapporo in summer?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.