Saitama Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Saitama, Japan in August.

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Chichibu Kawagoe Kumagaya Fukaya

Considering a trip to Saitama, Japan this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Saitama in August

Saitama, Japan is a region in Japan. August in Saitama generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ogano at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Kawaguchi at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Kawaguchi and 21°C (70°F) in Ogano. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Saitama, Japan. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Saitama, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Soka with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Ogano with 274 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Chichibu gets approximately 201 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Saitama in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Saitama.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Saitama

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Saitama, Japan?

Temperature range in Saitama (August)

Precipitation variation in Saitama (August)

Chichibu

In August Chichibu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
201 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
294 mm (12 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
284 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chichibu →

Kawagoe

In August Kawagoe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
185 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kawagoe →

Kumagaya

In August Kumagaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
185 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kumagaya →

Fukaya

In August Fukaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
185 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Fukaya →

Kawaguchi

In August Kawaguchi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
185 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kawaguchi →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saitama in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichibu 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
Kawagoe 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Kumagaya 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Fukaya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Kawaguchi 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Hanno 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)

Saitama weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Saitama, Japan in August?

In August, Saitama, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Chichibu sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Saitama, Japan in August?

Chichibu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Saitama, Japan get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Chichibu records an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Saitama, Japan.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Saitama, Japan?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Saitama, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Chichibu.

Generally speaking, May and November provide tolerable weather in Chichibu. The weather in January, February, March, June, July, September and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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