Climate normals · 1970–2000
Saitama Climate
Saitama is a city in Japan (34) with a population of about 1,324,854. Its average annual temperature is 15°C (59°F), with roughly 1395 mm of rain per year.
15°C
Avg Temp
1395
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Saitama Climate
Saitama has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 1395 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15°C
Avg Temp
1395
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 40° | 37 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 53 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 87 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 108 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 128 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 176 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 160 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 169 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 201 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 163 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 75 mm |
| December | 7° / 44° | 38 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Saitama
The most comfortable months to visit Saitama are typically May, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Saitama are typically May, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Saitama, Japan has an average annual temperature of 15°C and about 1395 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Saitama average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.