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Sapporo in JanuaryA hard time to go

Weather: Cold · -6 to 0 °C
Rain: Some rain · Comfortable air
Events: New Year closures
What to pack: A warm coat, gloves and a hat. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather is difficult for your interests. Plan indoor days or think about other dates. Better months for your interests: April, May, June.

The capital of Hokkaido: wide streets, beer, seafood and winter snow. Summer is cool and green, and winter is for snow sports and festivals.

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Who travels友 Friends 恋 Couples 独 Solo 家 Families

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食 food 夜 nightlife 寺 temples 買 shopping遊 anime and games 山 nature 湯 onsen 芸 art and design+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Great fitSapporo StationThe main rail hub with malls, a tower view and the airport train.because Families家Families独Solo恋Couples¥¥

Great fitOdori ParkA long green park in the middle of the city, with a market, a tower and winter festivals.because Families恋Couples家Families独Solo¥¥

Great fitMaruyamaA calm, green west side with a big park, a shrine, a zoo and cafes.because Families家Families恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Okay fitSusukinoThe big entertainment district: ramen lane, bars, grills and late food.友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Reading for this place

Seasons6 min readHokkaido in winter: snow, ski and coldHokkaido is snowy and cold from January to March. Learn how to plan snow days in Sapporo and Otaru, what to pack and what to check before you travel.About this place

Festivals5 min readSapporo Snow Festival: how it worksThe Sapporo Snow Festival is held in February with large snow sculptures. Learn how the festival is laid out, how to plan your visit and what to check before you go.About this place

Guides5 min readFurano and Biei: fields, hills and slow roads from SapporoA day or two in Furano and Biei from Sapporo: the flower fields, the hills and the roads, and why a car or a tour helps.About this place

Weather by season

Spring春

Cool3 to 11 °CDry

Summer夏

Warm17 to 25 °CDry

Autumn秋

Cool8 to 16 °CSome rain

Winter冬

Cold-6 to 1 °CSome rain

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.

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