Sakai, Japan - Weather and Climate
Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from very warm
to cold periods.
It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sakai is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.
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
Sakai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1512 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Sakai shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 211 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm of rainfall over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sakai Precipitation page.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
Sakai offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (7.4 hours daily) and February (4.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sakai.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 70%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Sakai
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The best time of year to visit Sakai in Japan
During the months of April, May 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.
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