Sapporo weather in October
In October, Sapporo has an average high of 16.4°C (62°F) and an average low of 8.0°C (46°F). Expect about 12 rainy days (110 mm, 4.3 in of rain for the month) and snowfall on about 2 days. Daytime highs are 6.4°C cooler than in September.
| Average high | 16.4°C / 62°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8.0°C / 46°F |
| Daily average | 12.1°C / 54°F |
| Rain | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rainy days (1 mm or more) | 12 days |
| Sunshine | 146 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 2 days (1 cm in total) |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sapporo weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in October
- Autumn colors: out in 43% of the last 30 years in the week of Oct 28 – Nov 3 (on the weather station's sample tree; spots in the hills often color earlier).
What to wear
A light jacket or sweater and long sleeves. Comfortable for walking, cool after dark.
Sapporo month by month
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Other cities in October
| City | High / low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 22° / 15°C | 11 |
| Kyoto | 23° / 14°C | 8 |
| Osaka | 24° / 16°C | 8 |
| Nara | 23° / 14°C | 9 |
| Hiroshima | 24° / 15°C | 6 |
| Fukuoka | 24° / 16°C | 7 |
| Nagoya | 23° / 15°C | 9 |
| Sendai | 20° / 12°C | 8 |
| Naha | 28° / 24°C | 9 |
See Japan weather in October for all regions.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.