Sapporo or Seoul in February?
On climate data, Seoul comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
SapporoPhoto: OKJaguar · CC BY-SA 4.0
SeoulPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Sapporo | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -3 °C | 3 °C |
| Average daily low | -10 °C | -5 °C |
| Rainy days | 21 rainy days (est.) | 4 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 2 h/day | 4 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 92 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Seoul is about 6 °C warmer by day.
- Seoul is drier, with about 16 fewer rainy days.
Sapporo or Seoul in February: the short answer
In February, Seoul comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Sapporo 15/100 vs Seoul 52/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Sapporo averages a climate score of 41/100, Seoul 63/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -3 °C in Sapporo and 3 °C in Seoul — warmer in Seoul. Average daily lows are around -10 °C versus -5 °C.
On rain, Sapporo sees about 21 rainy days in February and Seoul about 4 — drier in Seoul. Seoul gets more sunshine (2 vs 4 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Sapporo records roughly 195 rainy days and Seoul about 107 — the drier of the two overall is Seoul. At their sunniest, Sapporo reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Seoul about 7 (May). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Sapporo is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Seoul peaks in May, June, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Seoul scores higher in February (Sapporo 18 vs Seoul 53).
Active & hiking: Seoul scores higher in February (Sapporo 15 vs Seoul 52).
Family: Seoul scores higher in February (Sapporo 12 vs Seoul 50).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Seoul leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Seoul carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.