What’s the climate like in Saitama?
The current climate in Saitama features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Saitama in recent years was 39°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in February 2019.
On average, Saitama gets 1492 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Saitama runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Saitama?
The best time to visit Saitama for mild to warm weather is March up to May, August and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Saitama.
Climate Table of Saitama
The climate table of Saitama shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 39 | 52 | 114 | 114 | 96 | 186 | 171 | 166 | 237 | 208 | 67 | 42 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,1 | 7,6 | 0,4 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1492 mm per year, averaging 124 mm per month
- Snowfall: 14 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in January, 42 mm in December and 52 mm in February
- Wettest months: 237 mm in September, 208 mm in October and 186 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Saitama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Saitama, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Saitama
This graph shows how much rainfall Saitama, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Saitama
This graph shows how much snow Saitama, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Saitama
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Saitama, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Saitama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Saitama, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Saitama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Saitama, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Saitama
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Saitama, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Saitama by Month
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