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📅 Late December–early January
Some shops close for several days or reduce opening hours, while transport and accommodation demand can rise.
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Sapporo Weather in December
Winter · SnowDecember in Sapporo is usually freezing or near-freezing by day and very cold at night, with 2016–2025 average highs around 0°C (32°F) and lows near -7°C (19°F). Across the 10-year average, about 15 days record measurable precipitation and the month totals roughly 71 mm of water equivalent, often as snow rather than rain.
Avg high32.4°F 0.2°CAvg low19.1°F -7.2°CRainy days~15.4 daysMonthly rain70.8 mm
🧳 Packing guide
What to wear in Sapporo in December
For what to wear in Sapporo in December, pack a winter coat, warm layers and cold-weather accessories. Water-resistant shoes are also useful when snow or slush is possible.
Travel takeaway: This is a good fit for travelers who enjoy winter scenery and are prepared for colder walking conditions.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
Sapporo: 12-month travel weather
Sapporo has a long snowy winter and a relatively mild summer. It is less affected by Japan’s main rainy season than cities farther south.
JanMidwinter · SnowFebMidwinter · SnowMarLate winter · SnowAprEarly springMaySpringJunEarly summerJulSummerAugSummerSepEarly autumnOctAutumnNovEarly winterDecWinter · Snow
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Sapporo 2026 events & busy periods
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🎊 Featured event
Sapporo Snow Festival
📅 About one week in early February each year
Large snow and ice sculptures and night illuminations fill Odori Park and Susukino during Sapporo’s signature winter event.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Sapporo in December · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ December 2025 · latest complete year☔ 16 days · 92.4 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
12°C/-1.3°C
🌧️ 1 mm
2
4.7°C/-0.2°C
🌧️ 3.6 mm
3
2.8°C/-3.9°C
🌧️ 5.3 mm
4
-4.1°C/-9.2°C
No rain
5
-0.4°C/-8.4°C
No rain
6
5.5°C/-2.4°C
No rain
7
8.8°C/-3°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
8
1.1°C/-2.7°C
🌧️ 13.5 mm
9
-1.6°C/-8.7°C
No rain
10
-1.3°C/-11.4°C
No rain
11
0.1°C/-5.6°C
🌧️ 9.3 mm
12
-5.1°C/-6.7°C
🌧️ 5.2 mm
13
-2.7°C/-9.3°C
No rain
14
0.2°C/-6.3°C
🌧️ 11.4 mm
15
2.4°C/-1.2°C
🌧️ 6.8 mm
16
-0.1°C/-6.6°C
No rain
17
-3°C/-7.2°C
No rain
18
-3.4°C/-9.5°C
No rain
19
2.4°C/-9.6°C
No rain
20
5.3°C/2.8°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
21
4.7°C/0.2°C
🌧️ 8.5 mm
22
-0.2°C/-7.6°C
🌧️ 2 mm
23
0.4°C/-16.6°C
No rain
24
4.8°C/0.4°C
🌧️ 3.7 mm
25
3.2°C/0.7°C
No rain
26
0.5°C/-8.4°C
🌧️ 5.1 mm
27
-5.1°C/-11.1°C
No rain
28
0°C/-7.3°C
No rain
29
4.4°C/-4.2°C
🌧️ 4.4 mm
30
2.6°C/-3.6°C
🌧️ 4.6 mm
31
-3.5°C/-9.3°C
No rain
December 2024☔ 15 days · 53.6 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
3.9°C/-3.8°C
No rain
2
5.9°C/-4°C
No rain
3
6.4°C/-0.8°C
🌧️ 6.1 mm
4
1.6°C/-4.5°C
🌧️ 5.9 mm
5
3.1°C/-8.1°C
No rain
6
0.3°C/-5.6°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
7
-0.9°C/-6.9°C
No rain
8
-1.3°C/-5.7°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
9
0.1°C/-5.8°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
10
1.6°C/-1.5°C
No rain
11
-0.8°C/-4.5°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
12
-3.6°C/-10.2°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
13
-2.9°C/-10.5°C
No rain
14
-3.9°C/-13.4°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
15
-0.7°C/-12.3°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
16
-3.7°C/-10°C
No rain
17
-4.7°C/-13.9°C
No rain
18
-3.1°C/-14.5°C
🌧️ 5.5 mm
19
-2°C/-10.4°C
No rain
20
-2.8°C/-9°C
No rain
21
-5.1°C/-13.3°C
No rain
22
-4.5°C/-10.9°C
No rain
23
-2.6°C/-14.2°C
🌧️ 1.2 mm
24
-2.3°C/-14.4°C
🌧️ 1.2 mm
25
-1.2°C/-5.7°C
No rain
26
3.6°C/-7.4°C
🌧️ 7.4 mm
27
-5.6°C/-12.4°C
No rain
28
-3°C/-12.9°C
No rain
29
-3.8°C/-12°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
30
-2.9°C/-11.8°C
No rain
31
-3.4°C/-10.7°C
🌧️ 6.1 mm
December 2023☔ 11 days · 52.2 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
-1.5°C/-6.2°C
No rain
2
2.9°C/-7.8°C
No rain
3
5.3°C/-3.4°C
No rain
4
7°C/-5.4°C
No rain
5
8.7°C/-2.4°C
No rain
6
10.3°C/-3.3°C
No rain
7
10.7°C/2°C
🌧️ 3.3 mm
8
4.1°C/-2.3°C
No rain
9
12.2°C/0.8°C
🌧️ 4.4 mm
10
4.6°C/-2.4°C
No rain
11
-0.5°C/-3.3°C
No rain
12
0.5°C/-3.2°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
13
0.2°C/-4.5°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
14
-1.8°C/-4.4°C
No rain
15
-0.4°C/-3.3°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
16
1.8°C/-6.4°C
🌧️ 7.8 mm
17
3.3°C/-5°C
🌧️ 4.3 mm
18
-5.2°C/-10.6°C
No rain
19
-2.8°C/-11.9°C
No rain
20
-2.1°C/-10.9°C
No rain
21
-2.3°C/-11.1°C
No rain
22
-2.8°C/-10.4°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
23
-5.3°C/-12.2°C
No rain
24
-3.6°C/-12.3°C
No rain
25
-0.6°C/-10.9°C
No rain
26
-0.4°C/-5°C
🌧️ 9.8 mm
27
-2.7°C/-5.7°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
28
-2.3°C/-11.2°C
No rain
29
-0.9°C/-10.8°C
No rain
30
1.5°C/-5.7°C
No rain
31
-2.3°C/-5.9°C
🌧️ 8 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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