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Sapporo weather in March

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

Sapporo March weather at a glance

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In March, Sapporo averages -2°C, with typical highs of 2.2°C and lows of -7.5°C. The historical average is 18 wet days and 78% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in March, it is 7.2°C cooler than Seoul, with 9 more wet days.

Sapporo March temperature & humidity

Average-2°CHigh 2.2° / low -7.5°
Humidity78%
Wet days18 days58% of days
Day–night range9.7°

Sapporo March rain & wet days

Wet days18 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days58%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 March

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 18 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high 2.2°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -7.5°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 March sunrise & sunset times

2026 March · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th05:48
Sunset on the 15th17:40
Daylight duration11h 53m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-03-0106:1117:2311h 12m
2026-03-1505:4817:4011h 53m
2026-03-3105:1917:5912h 40m

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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March weather by year

March 2024-3.2°14 wet days, 78% humidity
March 2025-0.7°22 wet days, 78% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

15°-7°
23°-9°
3-4°-6°1.8mm
4-3°-9°
51°-12°2.7mm
61°-3°7.2mm
70°-3°5.4mm
80°-13°2.4mm
93°-12°7.6mm
102°-9°
116°-5°
127°-8°
136°3°5.4mm
142°0°11mm
151°-1°2.9mm
161°-8°3.2mm
17-1°-4°12mm
18-1°-12°
190°-18°
202°-11°5.6mm
216°0°4.8mm
227°2°3mm
234°-2°1mm
248°-6°1mm
2510°2°8.4mm
267°0°12mm
275°-2°2.2mm
286°2°3mm
295°-5°
303°-7°3.5mm
314°-7°1.3mm

Frequently asked questions

What is Sapporo weather like in March?

In March, Sapporo averages -2°C, with typical highs of 2.2°C and lows of -7.5°C. The historical average is 18 wet days and 78% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in March?

There are about 18 wet days in March. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What should I wear in Sapporo in March?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 18 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 March 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 March?

On 2026-03-15, calculated sunrise is 05:48 and sunset is 17:40 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