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Sapporo Weather in March
Late winter · SnowWeather in Sapporo during March is typically freezing or near-freezing in the daytime and very cold after sunset, based on 2016–2025 averages of 4°C (39°F) / -5°C (23°F). Measurable precipitation occurs on about 12 days, totaling roughly 75 mm of water equivalent; in this season, much of it can fall as snow.
Avg high39.3°F 4.0°CAvg low23.5°F -4.7°CRainy days~12.3 daysMonthly rain75.2 mm
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What to wear in Sapporo in March
For what to wear in Sapporo in March, pack a winter coat, warm layers and cold-weather accessories. Water-resistant shoes are also useful when snow or slush is possible.
Travel takeaway: This is a good fit for travelers who enjoy winter scenery and are prepared for colder walking conditions.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
Sapporo: 12-month travel weather
Sapporo has a long snowy winter and a relatively mild summer. It is less affected by Japan’s main rainy season than cities farther south.
JanMidwinter · SnowFebMidwinter · SnowMarLate winter · SnowAprEarly springMaySpringJunEarly summerJulSummerAugSummerSepEarly autumnOctAutumnNovEarly winterDecWinter · Snow
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Golden Week
📅 Late April–early May
One of Japan’s busiest domestic travel periods. Popular transport and hotels can fill quickly, so early booking is useful.
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Sapporo in March · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ March 2025 · latest complete year☔ 22 days · 110.1 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
5.2°C/-6.7°C
No rain
2
2.6°C/-9.4°C
No rain
3
-4.4°C/-5.7°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
4
-2.7°C/-8.6°C
No rain
5
0.6°C/-12.3°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
6
1.1°C/-3.5°C
🌧️ 7.2 mm
7
-0.1°C/-3.5°C
🌧️ 5.4 mm
8
0.1°C/-13.1°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
9
2.7°C/-12.4°C
🌧️ 7.6 mm
10
1.7°C/-9.1°C
No rain
11
5.6°C/-5.1°C
No rain
12
6.9°C/-8.1°C
No rain
13
6°C/2.5°C
🌧️ 5.4 mm
14
2°C/0°C
🌧️ 11.4 mm
15
1.2°C/-0.9°C
🌧️ 2.9 mm
16
0.5°C/-8.3°C
🌧️ 3.2 mm
17
-0.8°C/-4.1°C
🌧️ 12.1 mm
18
-0.7°C/-12°C
No rain
19
0.1°C/-17.8°C
No rain
20
1.8°C/-11°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
21
5.5°C/0°C
🌧️ 4.8 mm
22
6.5°C/1.8°C
🌧️ 3 mm
23
4.1°C/-1.9°C
🌧️ 1 mm
24
7.8°C/-6.4°C
🌧️ 1 mm
25
9.5°C/1.9°C
🌧️ 8.4 mm
26
6.6°C/0.4°C
🌧️ 11.8 mm
27
4.5°C/-2.5°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
28
6.1°C/1.5°C
🌧️ 3 mm
29
5°C/-4.8°C
No rain
30
3.2°C/-6.6°C
🌧️ 3.5 mm
31
3.6°C/-7°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
March 2024☔ 14 days · 68.3 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
0.5°C/-10.3°C
🌧️ 10.3 mm
2
-3.9°C/-11°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
3
-2.4°C/-12.5°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
4
-3.2°C/-15°C
No rain
5
-0.5°C/-16°C
No rain
6
-0.7°C/-15°C
No rain
7
-1.9°C/-13.5°C
🌧️ 1 mm
8
-2.7°C/-12.4°C
No rain
9
-0.1°C/-14.4°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
10
0.2°C/-11.4°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
11
2.8°C/-10.5°C
No rain
12
1.4°C/-4.3°C
🌧️ 3.5 mm
13
-1.3°C/-6.4°C
No rain
14
2.1°C/-13.8°C
No rain
15
1.2°C/-10.3°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
16
3.1°C/-8.1°C
No rain
17
2.6°C/-8.6°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
18
0.9°C/-3.4°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
19
-0.4°C/-6.7°C
🌧️ 8.3 mm
20
0.3°C/-11.2°C
No rain
21
-0.2°C/-10.2°C
No rain
22
1.8°C/-10.3°C
No rain
23
1.7°C/-12.5°C
No rain
24
5.2°C/-12.6°C
No rain
25
3.2°C/-6.9°C
No rain
26
3°C/-7°C
No rain
27
2.4°C/-9.7°C
No rain
28
5.4°C/-12°C
No rain
29
7.7°C/3.3°C
🌧️ 18.8 mm
30
10.5°C/-0.2°C
🌧️ 6 mm
31
7.2°C/-1.9°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
March 2023☔ 9 days · 76.3 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2.6°C/-2.3°C
No rain
2
0.3°C/-3.6°C
No rain
3
1°C/-6.5°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
4
0.3°C/-5.3°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
5
3.1°C/-7.3°C
No rain
6
6°C/-7.7°C
No rain
7
6.4°C/-1.7°C
No rain
8
5.9°C/-1.5°C
No rain
9
3.7°C/-6°C
🌧️ 2.6 mm
10
4.8°C/1.3°C
🌧️ 12.2 mm
11
2.4°C/-3.2°C
No rain
12
4.5°C/-4.4°C
No rain
13
8.7°C/-0.4°C
🌧️ 12.3 mm
14
2.6°C/-5.1°C
No rain
15
5.7°C/-9.1°C
No rain
16
6.2°C/-3°C
🌧️ 3.1 mm
17
5.3°C/-3.7°C
No rain
18
6.9°C/-5.7°C
No rain
19
9.4°C/-7.8°C
No rain
20
14.1°C/-3.9°C
No rain
21
14.6°C/-2.3°C
No rain
22
17.7°C/1.1°C
No rain
23
11.1°C/5.8°C
No rain
24
9°C/-0.9°C
No rain
25
9.1°C/-3.2°C
No rain
26
8°C/0.9°C
🌧️ 21.1 mm
27
6.6°C/-3.2°C
🌧️ 4 mm
28
11.8°C/-4.3°C
No rain
29
10.9°C/-3.6°C
No rain
30
14.2°C/-0.5°C
No rain
31
11.2°C/4°C
🌧️ 13.8 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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