Chiba, Japan
Sakura
Sakura is a city in Chiba, Japan. It has a population of about 169,059 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now18°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population169,059
Local time06:32
35.72° N, 140.23° EElevation 15 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes285-0000, 285-0005 …October: high / low21° / 15°
Rain this month192mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sakura at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 16:5310 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:32Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
131 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
52 mm of rain
Monuments nearby9+
within 13 km
Weather in Sakura
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 96%
Today26 Oct19°18°29.7 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°22.1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°10°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct19°12°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct22°11°
Sun1 Nov17°11°
Mon2 Nov23°17°
Tue3 Nov16°13°
Wed4 Nov13°11°18.6 mm
When to go to Sakura
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 43 | 38 | 59 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 44 | 57 | 62 | 67 | 50 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| Low | 1° | 2° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 58 | 61 | 114 | 117 | 119 | 155 | 131 | 140 | 201 | 192 | 93 | 52 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
What's on in Sakura
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Sakura's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Sakura
0.4 km
Former Residence of Lord HottaBuilt 18902.6 km
Moto Sakura CastleBuilt 1500
11 km
Narita-sanBuilt 940
12 km
Old Mikogami Family HouseBuilt 1779
12 km
Kasori Shell Mound
12 km
Ryūgakuji Kofun Cluster
Museum1.6 km
National Museum of Japanese HistoryBuilt 1981
Museum0.4 km
Sakura City Museum of ArtBuilt 1994More museums: 佐倉市武家屋敷 · 佐倉順天堂記念館 · Former Tajima Family Residence · Former Hotta Estate · Former Takei Family Residence
Outdoors around Sakura
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Golf courses26Viewpoints11Camp sites8Zoos2Hot springs & thermal baths2Theme parks1Aquariums1Climbing1
「ガキ大将の森」キャンプ場Camp sites
0.7 km佐倉天然温泉 澄流(すみれ)Hot springs & thermal baths
1.9 kmInba-numa Sunset HillsCamp sites
2.4 km崋(はな)の湯Hot springs & thermal baths
2.5 km坂月川Viewpoints
2.9 kmFantasy Kids ResortTheme parks
3.5 kmサマータイムDive site
13 kmハスチョルダイビングDive site
19 kmNature around Sakura
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sakura
Earthquakes around Sakura
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days15magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950658magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record131within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Ōarai 47 km →2011 · 101 km
7.2Hasaki 94 km ↗1961 · 144 km
7.1Hasaki 94 km ↗1982 · 142 km
7.0Ōarai 73 km →1965 · 125 km
Tropical storms · Sakura
C2Typhoon Shanshan (2018)83 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Chanthu (2016)90 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Maria (2006)82 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Banyan (2005)52 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Chataan (2002)89 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Vernon (1993)53 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Bobbie (1992)69 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Mac (1989)61 km · 93 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Quaternary · 1
Formations around the town
Universities and research institutes
千葉敬愛短期大学University or college · founded 1950
Sakura Walnut KindergartenUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Sakura
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sakura from above
Around Sakura31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake InbaNature9.4 kmShin River, ChibaNature11 kmNanbu RiverNature1.4 kmTakasaki RiverNature2.0 kmKashima RiverNature3.3 kmNishi-InbanumaNature5.1 kmMount NomiganeMountain39 kmDive siteDive site13 kmDive siteDive site19 kmFormer Residence of Lord HottaMonument0.4 kmMoto Sakura CastleMonument2.6 kmNarita-sanMonument11 kmOld Mikogami Family HouseMonument12 kmKasori Shell MoundMonument12 kmRyūgakuji Kofun ClusterMonument12 kmformer main hall of Gakushuin Primary SchoolMonument12 kmSumi Furusawa SiteMonument4.8 kmNational Museum of Japanese HistoryMuseum1.6 kmSakura City Museum of ArtMuseum0.4 kmSports MuseumMuseum2.6 kmTsukamoto MuseumMuseum0.5 kmKawamura Memorial DIC Museum of ArtMuseum7.1 kmStationStation1.0 kmStationStation1.0 kmStationStation2.2 kmChibaPlace17 kmNaritaPlace11 kmYotsukaidōPlace9.6 kmYachimataPlace11 kmRyūgasakiPlace21 kmSanmuPlace19 km
Postal codes
285-0000285-0005285-0011285-0012285-0013285-0014285-0015285-0016285-0017285-0021285-0022285-0023285-0024285-0025285-0026285-0031285-0032285-0033285-0034285-0035285-0036285-0037285-0038285-0039285-0042285-0043285-0045285-0046285-0061285-0063285-0064285-0801285-0805285-0808285-0811285-0812285-0813285-0814285-0815285-0816285-0817285-0818285-0819285-8501285-8502285-8503285-8505285-8511285-8520285-8521285-8522285-8533285-8550285-8567285-8580285-8585285-8588285-8619285-8655285-8668285-8765
Getting to Sakura
Narita International AirportNRT
15 kmTokyo Haneda International AirportHND
44 kmIbaraki AirportIBR
54 km京成佐倉Railway station
1 km佐倉Railway station
1 km大佐倉Railway station
2.2 kmPlaces near Sakura
Places with a climate like Sakura
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sakura?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakura.
What is the hottest month in Sakura?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakura?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakura?
July is the wettest month with about 131 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sakura?
Sakura has 61 postal codes: 285-0000, 285-0005, 285-0011, 285-0012, 285-0013, 285-0014, 285-0015, 285-0016, 285-0017, 285-0021, 285-0022, 285-0023 ….