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Sasayama Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Sasayama year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 12.8–19.6°C, warm and rainy climate. Temperatures gradually warm from March, with heavier rainfall in April and May. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 23.3–28.2°C, hot and humid. June has the most rainfall, while July and August are relatively drier. Common activities: Avoiding the heat, playing in streams. Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, and shorts.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 20.4–15.9°C, comfortable and pleasant climate. September has more rainfall, followed by gradually cooler and drier conditions. Common activities: Maple viewing, mountain climbing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 9.3–8.0°C, cold and dry climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, enjoying winter scenery. Suggested clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, long pants.

Sasayama climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 17.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1952 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June

Sasayama monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
8°C
55
February
8.8°C
90.2
March
12.8°C
181.4
April
17°C
199.8
May
19.6°C
243.6
June
23.3°C
324.7
July
27.6°C
197.1
August
28.2°C
176.7
September
26.4°C
287.6
October
20.4°C
76
November
15.9°C
88.3
December
9.3°C
32.2

Sasayama weather for the next seven days

5/13
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
22.6°C/13.9°C
5/14
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
23.1°C/13.5°C
5/15
Friday
Moderate rain
22.7°C/14°C
5/16
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
23°C/15.6°C
5/17
Sunday
Sunny
23.5°C/15.1°C
5/18
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
23.9°C/15.6°C
5/19
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
23.4°C/16.6°C

Sasayama Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What is Tamba Sasayama known for?

Tamba Sasayama is renowned for its historical townscape, often called 'Little Kyoto', featuring numerous old buildings and the Sasayama Castle ruins. It's also celebrated for its rich agricultural products, including black soybeans, mountain yam, and Japanese chestnuts.

What food is Tamba Sasayama famous for?

Tamba Sasayama is particularly famous for its agricultural bounty, including kuromame (black soybeans), mountain yam, Japanese chestnuts, azuki beans, matsutake mushrooms, beef, wild boar, and venison.

What festivals are held in Tamba Sasayama?

A prominent festival in Tamba Sasayama is the Dekansho Festival, one of western Japan's largest folk song festivals. It features two days of dance, food, music, and fireworks, with the highlight being the Soodori communal dance around a large yagura tower.

What historical significance does Tamba Sasayama hold?

Tamba Sasayama served as an important transportation hub during the Edo period. Its preserved historical townscape, reminiscent of 'Little Kyoto', with many old buildings and the Sasayama Castle ruins, allows visitors to experience the atmosphere of the past.

What agricultural products are special to Tamba Sasayama?

Tamba Sasayama is particularly recognized for its high-quality agricultural products such as kuromame or kuro daizu (black soybeans), mountain yam, Japanese chestnuts, and azuki beans. Agritourism is also a growing aspect of the local economy.