Setagaya
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Setagaya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Setagaya are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and September the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 | 0.1 | 53 | 7.8 |
| February | 10.5 | 1.3 | 58 | 8.1 |
| March | 14.4 | 5.2 | 143 | 8.1 |
| April | 18.8 | 10.2 | 136 | 8.7 |
| May | 23.0 | 14.8 | 157 | 8.6 |
| June | 26.1 | 19.1 | 199 | 8.3 |
| July | 30.2 | 23.2 | 169 | 9.0 |
| August | 31.6 | 24.4 | 142 | 10.2 |
| September | 27.7 | 21.1 | 212 | 7.7 |
| October | 21.5 | 14.4 | 197 | 6.7 |
| November | 16.7 | 8.4 | 83 | 7.4 |
| December | 11.5 | 2.4 | 49 | 7.5 |
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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026Past and future events in Setagaya
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Previously
- Documented history · 1947
The special ward of Setagaya was founded on March 15, 1947.
- Documented history · 1871
With the abolition of the han system in 1871, the central and eastern portions became part of Tokyo Prefecture while the rest became part of Kanagawa Prefecture; in 1893, some areas were transferred to Tokyo Prefecture.
- Documented history · 1932
With the establishment of Setagaya Ward (an ordinary ward) in the old Tokyo City in 1932, and further consolidation in 1936, Setagaya took its present boundaries.
- Documented history · 1964
During the 1964 Summer Olympics, the district of Karasuyama-machi in Setagaya was part of the athletics marathon and 50 km walk event.
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01 · OverviewSetagaya, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Setagaya took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Setagaya
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Setagaya
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Setagaya
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Setagaya
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Setagaya
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Setagaya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Setagaya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Setagaya located and what are its coordinates?
Setagaya is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.6419, 139.6472 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Setagaya?
Setagaya has a recorded population of approximately 940,071 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Setagaya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Setagaya include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Setagaya?
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