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Sapporo weather in May

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

Sapporo May weather at a glance

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In May, Sapporo averages 12.6°C, with typical highs of 17.6°C and lows of 7.9°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 74% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in May, it is 4°C cooler than Seoul, with 4 more wet days.

Sapporo May temperature & humidity

Average12.6°CHigh 17.6° / low 7.9°
Humidity74%
Wet days13 days42% of days
Day–night range9.7°

Sapporo May rain & wet days

Wet days13 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days42%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Sapporo in May

Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 17.6°C
  • Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 7.9°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Light jacket or cardiganLong-sleeve topsCompact umbrella
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Sapporo May sunrise & sunset times

2026 May · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th04:12
Sunset on the 15th18:51
Daylight duration14h 39m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-05-0104:2918:3514h 6m
2026-05-1504:1218:5114h 39m
2026-05-3103:5919:0615h 7m

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

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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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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May weather by year

May 202412.3°15 wet days, 74% humidity
May 202513°11 wet days, 75% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

115°0°
215°7°1.7mm
317°9°22mm
414°8°4.4mm
516°5°
618°7°
715°5°
819°3°
918°8°
1013°11°15mm
1113°9°2.5mm
1221°6°
1320°8°
1422°10°
1520°12°
1624°11°1.5mm
1720°15°1mm
1822°11°4mm
1919°6°
2017°9°5.2mm
2120°6°
2216°10°
2314°9°
2417°7°
2512°10°19mm
2613°9°1.2mm
2720°6°
2821°9°
2925°10°
3026°12°
3124°13°

Frequently asked questions

What is Sapporo weather like in May?

In May, Sapporo averages 12.6°C, with typical highs of 17.6°C and lows of 7.9°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 74% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is fair.

Does it rain a lot in Sapporo in May?

There are about 13 wet days in May. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Sapporo in May?

Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

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 May 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 May?

On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 04:12 and sunset is 18:51 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