The best times to visit Sakata for ideal weather are

April 30th to July 8th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Sakata Travel Info

Weather in Sakata

Temperature

Average temperatures in Sakata vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 22nd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Sakata, the hottest months are August, July, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 87.3°F (30.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 72.7°F (22.6°C) at night.

Sakata Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Sakata Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Sakata Perceived Temperature (F)

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Sakata Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Sakata Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 39.7 35.2 30.1
Feb 40.6 35.3 29.2
Mar 47 40.7 33.5
Apr 57.9 50.1 40.8
May 68.1 60.3 52.2
Jun 76.9 69.3 61.9
Jul 82.1 75.5 69.3
Aug 85.6 78.3 71.6
Sep 79.1 71.3 63.9
Oct 68.1 60.4 52
Nov 56.3 49.6 42.3
Dec 45 39.9 34.1

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 4.3 1.8 -1.1
Feb 4.8 1.8 -1.6
Mar 8.3 4.8 0.8
Apr 14.4 10.1 4.9
May 20.1 15.7 11.2
Jun 24.9 20.7 16.6
Jul 27.8 24.2 20.7
Aug 29.8 25.7 22
Sep 26.2 21.8 17.7
Oct 20.1 15.8 11.1
Nov 13.5 9.8 5.7
Dec 7.2 4.4 1.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Sakata are June, August, and then May. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early August. For example, on the week of July 30th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid January with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of January 8th.

When can you find snow in Sakata? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Sakata.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Sakata (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 65% 0 6.9
Feb 45% 0 4.2
Mar 43% 0 5
Apr 31% 0 4
May 29% 0 3.9
Jun 20% 0 4.2
Jul 31% 0 8
Aug 27% 0 7.2
Sep 32% 0 7.3
Oct 40% 0 7
Nov 53% 0 9.6
Dec 67% 0 9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 65 0 17.5
Feb 45 0 10.7
Mar 43 0 12.7
Apr 31 0 10.2
May 29 0 9.9
Jun 20 0 10.7
Jul 31 0 20.3
Aug 27 0 18.3
Sep 32 0 18.5
Oct 40 0 17.8
Nov 53 0 24.4
Dec 67 0 22.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Sakata has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (56.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is July (72.8%).

Wind in Sakata is usually moderate. The windiest month is January, followed by December and February. January’s average wind speed of around 10.7 knots (12.3 MPH or 19.7 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late December where average top sustained speeds reach 18.3 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Sakata.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 10.7 Gentle breeze 16.8 Significant breeze
Feb 9.5 Gentle breeze 15.5 Significant breeze
Mar 9 Gentle breeze 15.1 Significant breeze
Apr 8.1 Gentle breeze 14.5 Significant breeze
May 7.5 Gentle breeze 13.3 Significant breeze
Jun 6.5 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Jul 5.8 Light breeze 10.7 Significant breeze
Aug 6 Light breeze 10.8 Gentle breeze
Sep 6.9 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Oct 7.8 Gentle breeze 13.2 Significant breeze
Nov 8.8 Gentle breeze 14.8 Significant breeze
Dec 10.5 Gentle breeze 16.9 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 62.7%
Feb 60.2%
Mar 58.6%
Apr 56.5%
May 62.4%
Jun 64.9%
Jul 72.8%
Aug 70.4%
Sep 67.2%
Oct 62.3%
Nov 62.8%
Dec 63.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Sakata?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Japan; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 14, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Sakata, Japan is January, followed by March and April. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Sakata in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 73.3 in December means 73.3% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Sakata Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is very common with 9 to 13 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 6 to 10 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Sakata, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 83°F (28.3°C) and 51.7°F (10.9°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 10 to 16 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Sakata to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 47.6°F (8.7°C) and 38.4°F (3.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a very great amount: 13 to 21 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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