🇯🇵 Sapporo vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Sapporo, Japan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 129 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · SeoulDrier · Seoul

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Sapporo🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high
12°C
17°C
Hottest month
July · 25°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-10°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
241
112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJune, July, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇯🇵 Sapporo

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-10°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sapporo or Seoul warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Sapporo or Seoul?

Sapporo is rainier — Seoul sees about 129 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Sapporo vs Seoul?

Sapporo is best around June, July, September; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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