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Sapporo in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Sapporo in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Sapporo in November 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
November could be a good time to visit Sapporo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in November. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sapporo has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Sapporo in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sapporo for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +10°C with a maximum of +20°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to -2°C.

Is Sapporo warm or cold in November?

Sapporo is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Sapporo:

Climate in Sapporo in November

Sapporo weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+8°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-4°C-12°C-19°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+21°C+15°C
Rainfall
103 mm77 mm24 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%71%71%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
210
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
19123
Snowy days
0819

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +8°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 77 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in October to 1 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sapporo in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sapporo is gradually increasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 130 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November 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 November in Sapporo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 11 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Sapporo?

This is the weather in Sapporo in November 2024:
1 November
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+17°C
2 November
☁️
+14°C
3 November
☁️
+20°C
4 November
☀️
+10°C
5 November
☁️
+12°C
6 November
🌧️
+16°C
7 November
🌧️
+16°C
8 November
☁️
+12°C
9 November
☁️
+14°C
10 November
🌧️
+15°C
11 November
🌨️
+4°C
12 November
🌨️
+6°C
13 November
🌧️
+5°C
14 November
☁️
+5°C
15 November
☁️
+9°C
16 November
☁️
+11°C
17 November
🌧️
+12°C
18 November
☁️
+12°C
19 November
☁️
+11°C
20 November
🌧️
+8°C
21 November
☁️
+12°C
22 November
☀️
+14°C
23 November
🌧️
+16°C
24 November
☁️
+6°C
25 November
🌨️
-2°C
26 November
☁️
+2°C
27 November
☁️
+6°C
28 November
☁️
+12°C
29 November
☁️
0°C
30 November
☁️
-2°C
In November 2024 Sapporo had 2 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Sapporo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Sapporo in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+11°C) and the highest in 2023 (+14°C). 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Sapporo?

It’s always a good time to visit Sapporo, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sapporo in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Sapporo rainy in November?

Sapporo is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sapporo in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sapporo in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Sapporo

Source of the data

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.