Sapporo weather in April

April in Sapporo: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Sapporo · #431 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sapporo climate normals — April

Daytime high11°C / 52°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall22.4 cm / 8.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sapporo in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Sapporo?
April in Sapporo: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sapporo on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Sapporo in April?
In April, Sapporo averages a daily high of 10.9°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 86.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sapporo in April?
Sapporo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in April.
Does it snow in Sapporo in April?
Sapporo sees roughly 22.4 cm of snowfall in April.

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