Monthly climate guide

Sapporo in June

Sapporo is in early summer during June, with the season well established by this point. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

June in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Sapporo.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#4 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#8 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
LONGEST
#1 / 12

Longest days of the year.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#10 / 12

Usually calmer than most months.

Highest UV
UV
#1 / 12

Peak UV levels for the year.

Most Humid
HUMID
#3 / 12

Humidity sits on the higher side.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for June.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

15.3 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
8
Typical sun hours
03:55 - 19:13

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
13 days
Cloud cover (avg)
67%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

83%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through June in Sapporo. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for JuneMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.010203011630°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for June. Temperature 19.2°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in June

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in June.

Rain High impact

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 20% of days (5.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.9 days / month

Share of days
~20% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~29mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 19% of days (5.7 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

5.7 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~29mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

3.0 days / month

Share of days
~10% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~35mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.1 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~78km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~77km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Visibility Moderate

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.9 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.3 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.3 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~48mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Moderate

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.3 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~1 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Heat Moderate

Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 73% of days (21.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

21.8 days / month

Share of days
~73% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~92% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~22 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 68% of days (20.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

20.3 days / month

Share of days
~68% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 59% of days (17.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

17.8 days / month

Share of days
~59% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~18 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 47% of days (14.1 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

14.1 days / month

Share of days
~47% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~14 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 45% of days (13.4 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

13.4 days / month

Share of days
~45% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 33% of days (9.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.8 days / month

Share of days
~33% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 33% of days (9.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.8 days / month

Share of days
~33% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~65km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~10 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 21% of days (6.4 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

6.4 days / month

Share of days
~21% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.9 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~20°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~1 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.4 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~32km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Humidity Minor

Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19°C (P95)
Why this matters

Convective risk signal appears on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is June a good time to visit Sapporo?

Typical June days in Sapporo reach highs of 20°C (68°F) with nights around 12°C (54°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, June sits in the middle of the Sapporo climate range.

What are temperatures like in June?

In June, you can usually expect highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows near 12°C (54°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in June?

Rainfall in June averages 83 mm (3.3 in) across roughly 13 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in June?

You can expect about 15 hours of daylight in June. Sunrise is typically around 03:55 and sunset near 19:13. Very long days give you plenty of daylight for exploring.

How strong is the sun in June?

UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.

Is it windy in June?

In June, average wind speeds are around 12 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 50 km/h (31 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.

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