What to wear in Hokkaido in July
In July, the average high in Sapporo is 25.4℃ and the average low is 17.9℃, 6.2℃ lower than the average high in Hong Kong. What to wear: Short-sleeved shirt, sandals.
What to wear in Sapporo in July
- Short-sleeved shirt
- Sandals
Clothing tips for July
The sun gets strong, and full summer clothes are fine.
In July, the gap between the average high and low in Sapporo is 7.5℃. The average high is 3.6℃ higher than in June.
The illustration shows how the clothes combine. The clothing list is written for Sapporo. Asahikawa is colder than Sapporo in winter, and Kushiro stays cool even in summer, with highs around 20℃. Check the temperatures in the table if you are going elsewhere.
Sapporo in early, mid and late July
The normal high rises by 2.6℃ from early to late July. Adjust what you pack to when in the month you go.
| Period | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (1st–10th) | 24.2℃ | 16.6℃ | 28 mm |
| Mid (11th–20th) | 25.2℃ | 17.6℃ | 34 mm |
| Late (21st–end) | 26.8℃ | 19.3℃ | 28 mm |
Weather in four Hokkaido cities in July
| City | High | Low | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity | Days of 25℃+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 25.4℃ | 17.9℃ | 91 mm | 168 hours | 75% | about 17 days |
| Hakodate | 24.1℃ | 17.3℃ | 124 mm | 134 hours | 82% | about 13 days |
| Asahikawa | 26.2℃ | 16.4℃ | 130 mm | 160 hours | 77% | about 21 days |
| Kushiro | 19.6℃ | 13.6℃ | 120 mm | 119 hours | 88% | about 2 days |
Days of 25℃+ are days when the high reaches 25℃ or more.
Sapporo compared with your home city in July
Average highs and lows in each city, and how Sapporo’s average high compares.
| Home city | High | Low | Sapporo’s high is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 31.6℃ | 26.7℃ | 6.2℃ lower |
| Singapore | 31.4℃ | 25.7℃ | 6.0℃ lower |
| Taipei | 34.8℃ | 26.6℃ | 9.4℃ lower |
| Kaohsiung | 32.7℃ | 26.7℃ | 7.3℃ lower |
| Tokyo | 29.9℃ | 22.4℃ | 4.5℃ lower |
| Osaka | 31.8℃ | 24.6℃ | 6.4℃ lower |
Summer in Sapporo (June to August)
- Summer in Sapporo is not as harsh as on Honshu. Days are pleasant, and mornings and evenings are cool. The big gap between day and night is typical of Sapporo’s summer.
- Hokkaido has no rainy season, and June in particular has many dry, fresh days.
- In June, mornings, evenings and windy days can feel chilly, so a light cardigan or jacket helps. From July, full summer clothes are fine, but after mid-August some days suddenly feel cool.
Other months
- JanuaryWinterHigh−0.4℃Low−6.4℃Down jacket or wool coat, Knit sweater, Thermal base layer
- FebruaryWinterHigh0.4℃Low−6.2℃Down jacket or wool coat, Thick knit sweater, Thermal base layer
- MarchSpringHigh4.5℃Low−2.4℃Thermal base layer, Coat, Boots
- AprilSpringHigh11.7℃Low3.4℃Long-sleeved shirt, Light coat
- MaySpringHigh17.9℃Low9.0℃Long-sleeved shirt, Light layer, Sneakers
- JuneSummerHigh21.8℃Low13.4℃Short-sleeved top, Light layer
- JulySummerHigh25.4℃Low17.9℃Short-sleeved shirt, Sandals
- AugustSummerHigh26.4℃Low19.1℃Short-sleeved top, Shorts, Cap
- SeptemberAutumnHigh22.8℃Low14.8℃Long-sleeved shirt, Light layer
- OctoberAutumnHigh16.4℃Low8.0℃Knit sweater, Light coat
- NovemberAutumnHigh8.7℃Low1.6℃Winter coat
- DecemberWinterHigh2.0℃Low−4.0℃Coat, Knit sweater, Thermal base layer
Sources
Hokkaido, Tokyo and Osaka use Japan Meteorological Agency normals (1991–2020). Hong Kong and Singapore are 2004–2025 averages calculated from JMA world climate data. Taipei and Kaohsiung use normals (1991–2020) from Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. Actual temperatures vary, so check the forecast before you leave. The sources below are mostly in Japanese.
Hokkaido Kurashi no Yomimono