AI-generatedSaga at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,889 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Saga
Saga has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Saga is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saga
The best time to visit Saga is from April to May and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 372 mm.
Saga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saga in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–26 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Saga in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Saga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Saga in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:2217:47
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:55 · evening 17:13–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:07 · evening 18:02–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Saga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 25° to 21°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sea | 25° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Saga in October?
In October, Saga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Saga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:22 – 17:47
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Saga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Saga (score 80 and 77). In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in November. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sea | 23.3° | 19.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 hbetter | 4.6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 94 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January11° · Sea 14° · 3.7 h
In January, Saga is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in January45February12° · Sea 13° · 4.5 h
In February, Saga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in February60March16° · Sea 14° · 5.0 h
In March, Saga is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in March75April21° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In April, Saga is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in April74May26° · Sea 19° · 5.9 h
In May, Saga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 183 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in May48June28° · Sea 22° · 3.9 h
In June, Saga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 372 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in June28July32° · Sea 26° · 5.0 h
In July, Saga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 314 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in July30August33° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h
In August, Saga is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 185 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in August56September30° · Sea 27° · 5.1 h
In September, Saga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 163 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in September80October24° · Sea 23° · 5.5 h
In October, Saga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in October77November19° · Sea 20° · 4.6 h
In November, Saga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in November49December13° · Sea 16° · 3.9 h
In December, Saga is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Saga.
Saga in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saga
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 121 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 11° | 3° | 13.7° | 3.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 12° | 3° | 12.6° | 4.5 h | 9 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 16° | 6° | 13.6° | 5.0 h | 11 | 127 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 21° | 10° | 16.1° | 5.8 h | 11 | 135 |
| MayMay | 74 | 26° | 15° | 19.1° | 5.9 h | 11 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 28° | 20° | 22.4° | 3.9 h | 16 | 372 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 32° | 24° | 25.8° | 5.0 h | 17 | 314 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 33° | 24° | 27.7° | 6.0 h | 13 | 185 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 30° | 21° | 26.5° | 5.1 h | 11 | 163 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 24° | 14° | 23.3° | 5.5 h | 8 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 19° | 9° | 19.5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 13° | 4° | 16.0° | 3.9 h | 8 | 66 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Saga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 24.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saga ranges from 12.6 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.4 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 11.5° | 15.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.6° | 10.5° | 14.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 11.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 14.5° | 17.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.6° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.8° | 24.4° | 27.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 26.4° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.5° | 25.3° | 27.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.3° | 22.1° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 19.5° | 18.5° | 20.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.0° | 14.1° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Saga
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Saga, 48 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Saga: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Saga has about 8 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Saga
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Saga
How breezy and how cloudy Saga is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Saga typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Saga: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Saga
How often the day gets hot in Saga (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Saga has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Saga
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Saga in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Saga has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 80
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Saga lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Saga compared
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Saga vs Fukuoka
In October the holiday weather in Saga and Fukuoka is about equally good (score 80 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Fukuoka as in Saga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Saga | Fukuoka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Saga ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Fukuoka24°23°81
- 3Nagasaki24°24°81
- 4Minamata25°25°81
- 5Kure23°23°81
- 6Hiroshima24°23°81
- 7SagaThis page24°23°80
- 8Kumamoto24°23°80
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Frequently asked questions about Saga
When is the best time to visit Saga?
The best time to visit Saga is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Saga?
The sea temperature in Saga ranges from 12.6 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Saga in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Saga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Saga?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 372 mm. The driest month is January with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saga get?
Saga gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Saga in?
Saga is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Saga?
A nonstop flight from London to Saga takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,440 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Saga?
Saga lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Saga?
Saga has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 69, summer holidays 29, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 43.