Saitama
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Saitama month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saitama are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and October the wettest (about 197 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 | -0.3 | 50 | 8.0 |
| February | 10.7 | 0.8 | 50 | 8.3 |
| March | 14.6 | 4.9 | 131 | 8.0 |
| April | 19.4 | 9.7 | 115 | 8.7 |
| May | 23.7 | 14.5 | 142 | 8.5 |
| June | 26.9 | 19.0 | 184 | 8.1 |
| July | 30.9 | 23.2 | 166 | 8.6 |
| August | 32.2 | 24.4 | 135 | 9.8 |
| September | 28.1 | 21.0 | 186 | 7.6 |
| October | 21.7 | 14.3 | 197 | 6.6 |
| November | 16.7 | 7.9 | 74 | 7.5 |
| December | 11.4 | 2.0 | 43 | 7.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 2001
The city was founded on May 1, 2001, and was designated on April 1, 2003 as a government ordinance.
- Documented history · 2005
On April 1, 2005, Saitama absorbed the city of Iwatsuki to its east, which became a new ward, Iwatsuki-ku.
- Documented history · 2011
The city evaded the major impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
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01 · OverviewSaitama, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Saitama took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Saitama
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Saitama
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Saitama
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Saitama
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Saitama
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01 · Q&AWhere is Saitama located and what are its coordinates?
Saitama is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.9081, 139.6566, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Saitama?
Saitama has a recorded population of approximately 1,324,854 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Saitama?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Saitama include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
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