Saitama Weather in October

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

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Chichibu Kawagoe Kumagaya Fukaya

Planning a journey to Saitama, Japan this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Saitama in October

Saitama, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Saitama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Ogano at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Kawaguchi at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Kawaguchi and 11°C (52°F) in Ogano.

To explore the conditions in Saitama, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fukaya with an average of 197 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Ogano with 249 mm (9.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Chichibu receives about 170 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Saitama by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saitama — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chichibu)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit Saitama →

Best Places to Visit in Saitama in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Saitama, Japan?

Temperature range in Saitama (October)

Precipitation variation in Saitama (October)

Chichibu

In October Chichibu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
170 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chichibu →

Kawagoe

In October Kawagoe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
135 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kawagoe →

Kumagaya

In October Kumagaya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
135 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kumagaya →

Fukaya

In October Fukaya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
135 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Fukaya →

Kawaguchi

In October Kawaguchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
135 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kawaguchi →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichibu 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Kawagoe 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Kumagaya 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Fukaya 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Kawaguchi 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Hanno 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)

Saitama weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Saitama, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Chichibu sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

Average temperatures in Saitama, Japan during October range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Chichibu.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Chichibu records an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Saitama, Japan.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Saitama, Japan?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Saitama, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Chichibu.

On average, the best time to visit Saitama, Japan is in May and November with generally tolerable weather in Chichibu. In contrast, January, February, March, June, July, September and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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