If you plan to visit Sapporo in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 68 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Sapporo
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sapporo has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Sapporo in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sapporo for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +63°F.
Is Sapporo warm or cold in April?
Sapporo is typically chill in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +27°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Sapporo:
Climate in Sapporo in April
Sapporo weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+37°F
+52°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
+18°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+81°F
+90°F
Rainfall
26 mm
68 mm
89 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
67%
71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
3
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
4
14
18
Snowy days
15
3
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 68 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 67%.Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Sapporo in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sapporo is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sapporo wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 194 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Sapporo?
This is the weather in Sapporo in April 2024:
1 April
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+44°F
2 April
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+52°F
3 April
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+56°F
4 April
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+61°F
5 April
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+61°F
6 April
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+55°F
7 April
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+54°F
8 April
🌧️
+57°F
9 April
🌧️
+46°F
10 April
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+62°F
11 April
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+63°F
12 April
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+59°F
13 April
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+55°F
14 April
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+59°F
15 April
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+59°F
16 April
🌧️
+49°F
17 April
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+45°F
18 April
☁️
+57°F
19 April
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+53°F
20 April
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+55°F
21 April
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+55°F
22 April
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+48°F
23 April
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+51°F
24 April
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+56°F
25 April
☁️
+61°F
26 April
🌧️
+53°F
27 April
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+58°F
28 April
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+66°F
29 April
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+63°F
30 April
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+63°F
In April 2024 Sapporo had 6 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 39%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sapporo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sapporo in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+52°F) and the highest in 2023 (+58°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 543 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 1357 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sapporo in April:
Is April a good time to visit Sapporo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sapporo, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sapporo in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sapporo rainy in April?
Sapporo is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sapporo in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sapporo in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sapporo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
