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Sapporo weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Sapporo December weather at a glance

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In December, Sapporo averages -3.4°C, with typical highs of 0°C and lows of -7.4°C. The historical average is 16 wet days and 78% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is 2.5°C cooler than Seoul, with 11 more wet days.

Sapporo December temperature & humidity

Average-3.4°CHigh 0° / low -7.4°
Humidity78%
Wet days16 days50% of days
Day–night range7.4°

Sapporo December rain & wet days

Wet days16 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days50%Not a forecast probability

Pack a light rain jacket, waterproof pouch and quick-dry shoes. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Sapporo in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 16 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high 0°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -7.4°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfRain jacketWater-resistant shoesCompact umbrella
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Sapporo December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th06:59
Sunset on the 15th16:00
Daylight duration9h 2m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-12-0106:4616:019h 15m
2026-12-1506:5916:009h 2m
2026-12-3107:0616:099h 3m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

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Best months to visit Sapporo

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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December weather by year

December 2024-4.9°15 wet days, 77% humidity
December 2025-1.9°16 wet days, 79% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

112°-1°1mm
25°0°3.6mm
33°-4°5.3mm
4-4°-9°
50°-8°
66°-2°
79°-3°1.1mm
81°-3°14mm
9-2°-9°
10-1°-11°
110°-6°9.3mm
12-5°-7°5.2mm
13-3°-9°
140°-6°11mm
152°-1°6.8mm
160°-7°
17-3°-7°
18-3°-9°
192°-10°
205°3°2.3mm
215°0°8.5mm
220°-8°2mm
230°-17°
245°0°3.7mm
253°1°
261°-8°5.1mm
27-5°-11°
280°-7°
294°-4°4.4mm
303°-4°4.6mm
31-3°-9°

Frequently asked questions

What is Sapporo weather like in December?

In December, Sapporo averages -3.4°C, with typical highs of 0°C and lows of -7.4°C. The historical average is 16 wet days and 78% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in December?

There are about 16 wet days in December. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What should I wear in Sapporo in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 16 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What are the best months to visit Sapporo?

Recent weather data rates September among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Sapporo weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Sapporo in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 06:59 and sunset is 16:00 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations