AI-generatedSakata at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 1,872 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Sakata
Sakata has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Sakata is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sakata
The best time to visit Sakata is from July to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 26.4 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is July with 225 mm of precipitation.
Sakata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sakata in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–21 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Sakata in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Sakata in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 13–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Sakata in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4917:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:32–06:25 · evening 16:28–17:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:32 · evening 17:20–17:31
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 Sakata compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 20°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Sea | 23° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Sakata in October?
In October, Sakata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min05:49 – 17:04
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %20 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sakata
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Sakata: score 72 against 29. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 22° |
| Sea | 21.5° | 26.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15better | 17 |
| Rainfall | 157 mmbetter | 192 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 28 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sakata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January4° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h
In January, Sakata is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 26 days, totalling 162 mm; on about 21 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in January0February5° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In February, Sakata is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in February4March9° · Sea 9° · 4.1 h
In March, Sakata is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 134 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in March13April15° · Sea 11° · 5.5 h
In April, Sakata is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in April28May21° · Sea 14° · 6.2 h
In May, Sakata is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in May57June25° · Sea 19° · 5.7 h
In June, Sakata is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in June64July28° · Sea 23° · 4.9 h
In July, Sakata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in July72August30° · Sea 26° · 5.9 h
In August, Sakata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 192 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in August70September26° · Sea 25° · 4.9 h
In September, Sakata is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 164 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in September29October20° · Sea 22° · 4.4 h
In October, Sakata is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in October4November13° · Sea 18° · 2.9 h
In November, Sakata is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 161 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata in November0December7° · Sea 15° · 2.0 h
In December, Sakata is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 185 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sakata.
Sakata 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 Sakata
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 0 | 4° | −1° | 11.9° | 2.3 h | 26 | 162 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 5° | −1° | 10.0° | 3.0 h | 21 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 9° | 1° | 9.4° | 4.1 h | 19 | 134 |
| AprilApr | 13 | 15° | 5° | 10.5° | 5.5 h | 15 | 118 |
| MayMay | 28 | 21° | 11° | 14.1° | 6.2 h | 13 | 121 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 25° | 16° | 19.3° | 5.7 h | 13 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 28° | 21° | 23.2° | 4.9 h | 17 | 225 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 30° | 22° | 26.4° | 5.9 h | 17 | 192 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 26° | 18° | 25.1° | 4.9 h | 15 | 164 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 20° | 11° | 21.5° | 4.4 h | 15 | 157 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 13° | 6° | 18.0° | 2.9 h | 19 | 161 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 7° | 1° | 14.8° | 2.0 h | 25 | 185 |
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 Sakata
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.4 – 22.8 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sakata ranges from 9.4 °C in March to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
From October to March 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 25.2 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11.9° | 11.3° | 12.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 10.0° | 9.4° | 10.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.4° | 8.6° | 9.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.5° | 9.6° | 11.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.1° | 13.1° | 15.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.2° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 23.2° | 22.0° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.1° | 23.5° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.5° | 20.4° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.0° | 17.3° | 18.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 14.8° | 14.0° | 15.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sakata
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 4.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sakata, 39 % 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 Sakata: 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, Sakata has about 15 rainy days with 157 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sakata
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Sakata
How breezy and how cloudy Sakata 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 Sakata typically peaks at 15 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 68 % of the sky over Sakata: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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 Sakata
How often the day gets hot in Sakata (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, Sakata has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Snow
Snow in Sakata
When Sakata is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sakata.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Sakata
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sakata 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.
Sakata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 10
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,250 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
Sakata 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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Sakata vs Yamagata
In October Sakata has the better holiday weather (score 29 vs 10). During the day Yamagata is 2 °C cooler than Sakata.
| in October | Sakata | Yamagata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 22° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Japan in October: the best places
In October, Sakata ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sakata
When is the best time to visit Sakata?
The best time to visit Sakata is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sakata?
The sea temperature in Sakata ranges from 9.4 °C in March to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
Can you swim in Sakata in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sakata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Sakata?
The wettest month is July with 225 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 113 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sakata get?
Sakata gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Sakata in?
Sakata is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sakata?
A nonstop flight from London to Sakata takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Sakata?
Sakata 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 Sakata?
Sakata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 10, May half-term 34, summer holidays 69, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 0.