When to visit
Saitama?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Saitama
Saitama Prefecture · Japan

The best weather in Saitama is from April, May, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, June.some variation climate

Climate score
September
60

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
21–27°C
Warm nights
Feels like
23–30°C
Humid
Precipitation
199mm
Torrential rain · 16 days
Sunshine
6.4h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
85
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep85OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score283040727465483160636842
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyRainyMildCold
Temperature-1–9°C0–10°C4–15°C9–19°C14–24°C18–26°C23–30°C24–32°C21–27°C14–22°C8–17°C2–11°C
Feels like-5–5°C-4–6°C1–12°C7–18°C13–24°C19–28°C26–35°C28–36°C23–30°C13–22°C5–15°C-2–8°C
Precipitation55mm
5 days
50mm
7 days
128mm
11 days
115mm
10 days
126mm
11 days
180mm
14 days
188mm
17 days
141mm
15 days
199mm
16 days
192mm
13 days
85mm
8 days
50mm
5 days
Sunshine8.0h
☀︎ 79%
8.1h
☀︎ 75%
8.2h
☀︎ 68%
8.4h
☀︎ 64%
8.1h
☀︎ 58%
6.4h
☀︎ 44%
6.9h
☀︎ 48%
9.0h
☀︎ 67%
6.4h
☀︎ 51%
6.7h
☀︎ 60%
7.4h
☀︎ 72%
7.6h
☀︎ 78%
WindNW · 22 km/hN · 23 km/hN · 24 km/hSE · 25 km/hS · 23 km/hSE · 21 km/hSE · 19 km/hSE · 20 km/hNE · 19 km/hN · 19 km/hN · 18 km/hNW · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)64%64%67%70%73%77%80%79%81%77%75%68%
Day length10.0h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival)
Kawagoe Hikawa Festival
Omiya Bonsai Festival
Saitama VIVA LA ROCK
Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
Hodosan Plum Blossom Festival
Omiya Summer Festival
Saitama Fireworks Festivals
Events & Festivals
  • Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival)festivalSignature event
    December· 50k+ visitors

    The Chichibu Night Festival is one of Japan's three great float festivals, featuring elaborately decorated floats and po…

  • Kawagoe Hikawa Festivalfestival
    October· 50k+ visitors

    The Kawagoe Hikawa Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a vibrant autumn event featuring magnificent floa…

  • Omiya Bonsai Festivalcultural
    May· 5k+ visitors

    The Omiya Bonsai Festival celebrates the art of bonsai in the renowned Omiya Bonsai Village. Held during Golden Week in…

  • Saitama VIVA LA ROCKfestival
    May· 50k+ visitors

    VIVA LA ROCK is one of Japan's largest indoor rock festivals, held annually at the Saitama Super Arena. Taking place in…

  • Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)nature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Saitama offers beautiful spots for cherry blossom viewing, or Hanami, particularly in Omiya Park and Kumagaya Sakura Tsu…

  • Hodosan Plum Blossom Festivalnature
    February, March· 5k+ visitors

    The Hodosan Plum Blossom Festival celebrates the early arrival of spring with beautiful plum blossoms at Mount Hodo in C…

  • Omiya Summer Festivalfestival
    August· 5k+ visitors

    The Omiya Summer Festival is a lively local event held in early August, featuring traditional parades, street stalls, an…

  • Saitama Fireworks Festivalsfestival
    July, August· 50k+ visitors

    Throughout July and August, various cities in Saitama Prefecture host spectacular fireworks festivals, such as the Toda…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Saitama?

The best weather in Saitama is from May, April, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are June, May, April (8–27 °C).

What is the weather like in Saitama?

Saitama has a climate with an overall score of 5.2/10. Annual temperatures range from -1 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Saitama?

The hottest month in Saitama is August, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Saitama?

The rainiest month in Saitama is September, with an average of 199 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Saitama?

Peak season in Saitama is March, July, August, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Saitama?

Shoulder season in Saitama falls in April, May, September. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.