Sapporo weather in May

May in Sapporo: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Sapporo · #184 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sapporo climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 63°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall88 mm / 3.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall0.9 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

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

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Sapporo in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Sapporo?
May in Sapporo: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Sapporo on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Sapporo in May?
In May, Sapporo averages a daily high of 17.1°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 88.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sapporo in May?
Sapporo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.

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