Sapporo weather in January
January in Sapporo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Sapporo · #537 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sapporo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -3°C / 26°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 137.5 cm / 54.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sapporo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sapporo?
- January in Sapporo: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sapporo on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Sapporo in January?
- In January, Sapporo averages a daily high of -3.1°C and a low of -9.4°C, with about 54 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sapporo in January?
- Sapporo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Sapporo in January?
- Sapporo sees roughly 137.5 cm of snowfall in January.