Niseko vs Sapporo in December

Niseko is the better pick in December — 85 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Niseko vs SapporoDecember climate, side by side

NisekoSapporo
Comfort score85/100 (A)42/100 (F)
Feels-like high-4°C-2°C
Avg high / low1° / -6°2° / -4°
Rainfall82 mm73 mm
Rainy days2017
Humidity81%78%
Air quality (AQI)3637

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Niseko vs Sapporo in December — FAQ

Is December better in Niseko or Sapporo?
Niseko is the better pick in December — 85 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, rainy, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Niseko vs Sapporo in December?
In December, Niseko averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 82 mm of rain; Sapporo averages 2°C high / -4°C low with about 73 mm.