SMS Weather

Weather and Climate at SMS

Saga Medical School, located in Saga Prefecture, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The region has:

• Summer: Warm to hot, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 32°C, and high humidity.
• Winter: Mild, with temperatures between 5°C to 15°C, occasionally dropping below freezing.
• Rainfall: Significant, especially during the tsuyu (rainy season) from June to mid-July.
• Extreme Weather: Typhoons can affect the area in late summer to early autumn.

The climate at Saga Medical School (SMS) impacts commuting with potential delays during heavy rain or typhoons, and outdoor research activities are often planned around weather forecasts.