Sapporo weather in December
December in Sapporo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Sapporo · #531 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sapporo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 62 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 93.4 cm / 36.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sapporo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sapporo?
- December in Sapporo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Sapporo on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Sapporo in December?
- In December, Sapporo averages a daily high of 0.2°C and a low of -5°C, with about 61.8 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sapporo in December?
- Sapporo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in Sapporo in December?
- Sapporo sees roughly 93.4 cm of snowfall in December.