Best Time to Visit Hokkaido

The weather in Hokkaido is cool and comfortable in early July, and when June and July come it becomes the rainy season in Japan. Typhoons are rarely visited remote Hokkaido, but they are usually surrounded by rain, so in the summertime, it may sometimes be difficult to see the blue sky, as the heavy fog is inevitable.

The temperature in Hokkaido, Sapporo ranges from an average of -4 degrees Celsius (24 degrees Fahrenheit) to -2 degrees Celsius (28 degrees Fahrenheit). -2 degrees Celsius is the average temperature during the day. It is recommended to wear warm, winter clothing, like windbreakers, sweaters, and other warm clothing. At night the average temperature is -4 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to wear thick, warm clothing such as cotton coats, winter coats, and leather jackets.

The cherry blossom season in Hokkaido usually is around the end of April to the beginning of May. It slightly varies every year, but it usually ranges around this time. The cherry blossom season is relatively short, and it lasts for about a week, for it to fully bloom.

If you missed the cherry blossom season, there are only a few places where you can see the red leaves during this time. It is also not the best time to ski, as the winter season has not begun yet.

Yes, you can. There are a few different places in Hokkaido where you can enjoy the autumn leaves from early October to early November.

Usually, there are red leaves in different parts of Hokkaido from the end of September to November. Around November is the end of the autumn season. It mostly depends on the weather if there may be a possibility of snowfall.

There are some advantages to traveling during winter time in Hokkaido. As for winter, Hokkaido is a legendary destination among skiers and snowboarders. Nearly half of the top ski resorts are located in Hokkaido in Japan, such as Rusutsu Resort and Sahoro Resort.