If you plan to visit Sapporo in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 38 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sapporo has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Sapporo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sapporo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +48°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +52°F.
Is Sapporo warm or cold in March?
Sapporo is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°F to +27°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Sapporo:
Climate in Sapporo in March
Sapporo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+30°F
+37°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
-9°F
-4°F
+18°F
Max. temperature
+52°F
+64°F
+81°F
Rainfall
8 mm
26 mm
68 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
67%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
2
3
Cloudy days
11
10
10
Rainy days
1
4
14
Snowy days
16
15
3
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +30°F to +37°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 26 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 0 to 2.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sapporo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 17 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Sapporo.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Sapporo?
This is the weather in Sapporo in March 2024:
1 March
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+42°F
2 March
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+36°F
3 March
☁️
+36°F
4 March
🌨️
+37°F
5 March
☀️
+42°F
6 March
☁️
+47°F
7 March
☁️
+53°F
8 March
☁️
+49°F
9 March
☁️
+42°F
10 March
☁️
+44°F
11 March
☁️
+42°F
12 March
☁️
+47°F
13 March
🌧️
+48°F
14 March
☁️
+42°F
15 March
☁️
+45°F
16 March
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+41°F
17 March
☀️
+44°F
18 March
☁️
+47°F
19 March
☀️
+51°F
20 March
☀️
+60°F
21 March
☀️
+60°F
22 March
☁️
+64°F
23 March
☁️
+53°F
24 March
☁️
+45°F
25 March
☁️
+48°F
26 March
🌨️
+45°F
27 March
☀️
+45°F
28 March
☀️
+51°F
29 March
☀️
+53°F
30 March
☁️
+59°F
31 March
☁️
+53°F
In March 2024 Sapporo had 8 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sapporo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sapporo in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Sapporo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sapporo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sapporo in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sapporo rainy in March?
Sapporo is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sapporo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sapporo in March, 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.
