Climate Insights for Kawagoe
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Kawagoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kawagoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kawagoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Kawagoe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Kawagoe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kawagoe is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kawagoe vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kawagoe vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kawagoe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 37 mm. That's 146 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Kawagoe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.5 in. That's 5.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Kawagoe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Kawagoe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kawagoe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kawagoe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.