Weather in Sapporo-shi for January 2026
Sapporo-shi is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
According to Sapporo-shi snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 28 January.Until now, January 2026 in Sapporo-shi has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -2.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.2 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Sapporo-shi with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -2.6 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Sapporo-shi at the beginning of January is -3.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of -1.9 °C by the end of January.
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Sapporo-shi Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Sapporo-shi
January weather in Sapporo-shi day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-12° | 4.9 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-11° | 4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-9° | 3.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-11° | 3.2 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 3.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 2.6 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 6.1 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5.9 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 2.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 6.5 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-9° | 7.1 mm | 2 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 10 mm | 7 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 7.7 mm | 5 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-9° | 5.3 mm | 2.9 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | -3° /-9° | 3.4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 7.2 mm | 4.1 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 5.4 mm | 3 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 2.5 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 2.5 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 3.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-10° | 2.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 3.7 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 4.7 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 7.1 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 3.4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-7° | 2.7 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate snow | -2° /-8° | 1.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 0.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 2.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-8° | 5 mm | 3.6 cm | |
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Sapporo-shi weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate snow | Moderate snow | Moderate snow |
| Temperatures | -1°/-6° | -3°/-9° | -2°/-8° |
| Rainfall | 130 mm | 141 mm | 103 mm |
| Snowfall | 41 cm | 63 cm | 47 cm |
| Wind | 19.9 km/h | 18.8 km/h | 18.2 km/h |
| Humidity | 82% | 86% | 84% |
| Rainy days | 0 days | 1 days | 0 days |
| Snow days | 31 days | 30 days | 29 days |
| Dry days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
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Sapporo-shi in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Sapporo-shi in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Sapporo-shi in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Sapporo-shi, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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January rainfall patterns in Sapporo-shi
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