About Hokkaido

■ Tokyo
（March – May）

In spring, the weather starts to get warmer as the cold of winter recedes. While temperatures above 15°C (59°F) are common during the day, there can be a significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The cherry blossom season is generally around late March and early April.

What to Wear
・Sweater or cardigan
・Jacket or light coat

■ Sapporo
(April – May)

In early April, the weather remains relatively cold and snow can still be seen on the ground. Although the weather begins to get warmer at the start of May, morning and nighttime temperatures can be significantly lower than during the day.
The cherry blossom season is generally around late April and early May.

What to Wear
・Heavy coat in April
・Gloves, scarf, etc.
・Waterproof shoes
・Jacket or light coat in May
・Sweater or cardigan for layering

■ Tokyo
(June – August)

Tokyo’s rainy season lasts from early June to mid-July. This is followed by a period of high humidity, during which temperatures regularly exceed 30°C (86°F) for several days in succession and temperatures of over 35°C (95°F) are not uncommon. Even at night, temperatures regularly remain above 25°C (77°F).

What to Wear
・T-Shirt
・Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses

■ Sapporo
(June)

Although there are some warm days in late May and early June, summer has not yet started in earnest and temperatures may drop suddenly. Hokkaido’s rainy season, known as Ezo tsuyu, lasts for about two weeks between June and July.

What to Wear
・Shirt or t-shirt
・Jacket or cardigan for layering
・Hooded sweater

(July – August)

During July and August, Hokkaido’s pleasant summer weather attracts many visitors from all over Japan who are looking to get away from the stifling heat and humidity found elsewhere in the country. Maximum daytime temperatures can exceed 30°C (86°F), with slightly cooler mornings and evenings. Peak temperatures last for about two weeks, and the weather starts grow colder around late August.

What to Wear
・T-Shirt
・Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
・Long sleeve shirt for layering in late August

■ Tokyo
(Spring- October)

This period is known as typhoon season, and low pressure systems bring heavy rain and strong winds to the city. September is still relatively hot, with slightly cooler temperatures and a number of pleasant sunny days in October. Colorful autumn leaves can be seen from late October to early November.

What to Wear
・T-Shirt in September
・Long sleeve shirt in October
・Jacket or sweater in November

■ Sapporo
 (September – October)

It becomes pleasant weather in October in Hokkaido. The weather in Japan in September and October can
In September, temperatures are slightly cooler and more comfortable than in summer.
Typhoons are not as frequent as on Honshu and cyclones that do reach Hokkaido from the south are weakened after having travelled over the reset of Japan.
Colorful autumn leaves can be seen in late September and October. Temperatures can also drop suddenly over the course of the day during this time.

What to Wear
・Light jacket or sweater in September
・Coat in October

■ Tokyo
 (December – February)

Temperatures are colder than in the autumn months. There is occasional snowfall, but snow rarely accumulates on the ground. The weather is relatively dry, with limited rainfall and a large number of sunny days.

What to Wear
・Sweater
・Coat
・Gloves, scarf, etc.

■ Sapporo
（November – March）

It starts to snow around late October and early November. In December, snow begins to accumulate on the ground as the average temperature falls below zero. January and February are the coldest months, with temperatures of -10°C (14°F) or lower. The snow starts to melt from late March.

What to Wear
・Sweater or cardigan as an inner layer
・Thick coat or down coat
・Winter hat, gloves, scarf, etc.
・Waterproof winter boots with non-slip solesboots