What to wear in Hokkaido in June
In June, the average high in Sapporo is 21.8℃ and the average low is 13.4℃, 9.0℃ lower than the average high in Hong Kong. What to wear: Short-sleeved top, light layer.
What to wear in Sapporo in June
- Short-sleeved top
- Light layer
Clothing tips for June
Hokkaido has no rainy season, and many days are dry and fresh. Short sleeves are fine in the daytime, but mornings, evenings and windy days feel cool.
In June, the gap between the average high and low in Sapporo is 8.4℃. The average high is 3.9℃ higher than in May.
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 June
The normal high rises by 2.3℃ from early to late June. Adjust what you pack to when in the month you go.
| Period | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (1st–10th) | 20.8℃ | 12.0℃ | 17 mm |
| Mid (11th–20th) | 21.4℃ | 13.5℃ | 24 mm |
| Late (21st–end) | 23.1℃ | 14.9℃ | 20 mm |
Weather in four Hokkaido cities in June
| City | High | Low | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity | Days of 25℃+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 21.8℃ | 13.4℃ | 60 mm | 180 hours | 72% | about 7 days |
| Hakodate | 20.4℃ | 12.6℃ | 80 mm | 173 hours | 79% | about 3 days |
| Asahikawa | 22.8℃ | 12.0℃ | 71 mm | 176 hours | 73% | about 11 days |
| Kushiro | 15.8℃ | 9.5℃ | 114 mm | 127 hours | 87% | under 1 day |
Days of 25℃+ are days when the high reaches 25℃ or more.
Sapporo compared with your home city in June
Average highs and lows in each city, and how Sapporo’s average high compares.
| Home city | High | Low | Sapporo’s high is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 30.8℃ | 26.2℃ | 9.0℃ lower |
| Singapore | 31.8℃ | 25.8℃ | 10.0℃ lower |
| Taipei | 32.7℃ | 25.1℃ | 10.9℃ lower |
| Kaohsiung | 32.1℃ | 26.3℃ | 10.3℃ lower |
| Tokyo | 26.1℃ | 18.5℃ | 4.3℃ lower |
| Osaka | 28.0℃ | 20.3℃ | 6.2℃ 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