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Sado Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sado experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Sado is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sado has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1651 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Sado offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (207 mm) and May (96 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sado serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sado.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Niigata, Japan (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Forecast for Sado

Wed   Jan 15
3°C | -2°C
NW 6 m/s
22 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
4°C | -4°C
W 4 m/s
5.7 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
1°C | -2°C
NW 8 m/s
4.6 mm
broken clouds and chance of snow

broken clouds and chance of snow

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sado in Japan

During the months of June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sado?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August, September and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sado?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sado?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sado?
    July tops the wettest month list with 207 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sado?
    May is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sado?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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