Kagoshima, Japan
Amami
Amami is a town in Kagoshima, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 41,049 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now28°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population41,049
Local time16:01
28.38° N, 129.49° EElevation 21 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month270mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeOct–Dec
Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Amami at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:28 · 17:4511 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:18Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitOct–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in July
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
413 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
165 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Monuments nearby1+
within 6.9 km
Weather in Amami
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 39 km/h · humidity 77%
Today24 Oct28°26°4.7 mm
Sun25 Oct29°27°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°26°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct25°23°
Thu29 Oct26°24°
Fri30 Oct26°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°3 mm
Sun1 Nov26°24°1 mm
Mon2 Nov25°23°23.4 mm
When to go to Amami
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 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 66 | 66 | 61 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 18° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 203 | 170 | 246 | 242 | 273 | 413 | 203 | 280 | 327 | 270 | 202 | 165 |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Sea | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
What's on in Amami
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Amami
More museums: 奄美文化センター
Outdoors around Amami
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
ドラゴン砦Viewpoints
0.8 km奄美海洋展示館Aquariums
3.1 km龍郷ゴルフクラブGolf courses
3.7 kmDaikuma Observatory PointViewpoints
4.1 km奄美海洋展示館Aquariums
4.7 km大浜海浜公園・小浜キャンプ場Camp sites
4.8 kmNature around Amami
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Amami
Earthquakes around Amami
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950322magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record11within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 83 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 98 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 71 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 139 km
Tsunamis · Amami
0.4 m29 July 2025earthquake0.3 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0.1 m16 September 2015earthquake0.5 m11 March 2011earthquake0.4 m15 November 2006earthquake0.1 m23 June 2001earthquake0 m3 May 1998earthquake0.1 m17 July 1998earthquake and landslide0.1 m21 April 1997earthquake0.1 m4 September 1996earthquake0.2 m18 October 1995earthquake0.1 m17 July 1980earthquake0.1 m17 July 1980earthquake0.1 m12 December 1979earthquake0.2 m3 October 1974earthquake0.1 m2 December 1972earthquake0 m14 July 1971earthquake0.1 m26 July 1971earthquake0 m25 July 1970earthquake0.1 m11 August 1969earthquake0.1 m1 April 1968earthquake0.1 m1 August 1968earthquake0.1 m10 August 1968earthquake0.4 m4 February 1965earthquake0.2 m28 March 1964earthquake and landslide0.1 m26 February 1961earthquake0.1 m18 July 1961earthquake0.7 m22 May 1960earthquake0.3 m22 May 1960earthquake
TSTropical Storm Krovanh (2026)72 km · 72 km/hC4Typhoon Mekkhala (2026)23 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Khanun (2023)72 km · 93 km/hC5Typhoon Mawar (2023)98 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Saola (2017)23 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Malou (2016)85 km · 74 km/hC2Hurricane Halola (2015)29 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Songda (2011)38 km · 120 km/hC3Typhoon Conson (2004)50 km · 148 km/hC3Typhoon Choi-Wan (2003)3 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Haiyan (2001)90 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Bolaven (2000)61 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Neil (1999)75 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Robyn (1993)79 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Gladys (1991)91 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Roger (1986)43 km · 120 km/h
Towns and villages around Amami
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Naze1.5 kmNaze-hiratachō2.1 kmNaze-koshuku2.5 kmNaze-asanishinmachi2.5 kmNaze-nakagachi3.7 kmNaze-daikuma4.3 kmNaze-chinase4.4 kmNaze-asato4.7 kmNaze-kominato7.2 kmNaze-sakibaru7.9 kmNaze-ariya8.1 kmNaze-ashikebu8.6 kmSumiyōchō-gusuku9.1 kmSumiyōchō-kawauchi10 kmSumiyōchō-kamiya14 kmSumiyōchō-nishinakama14 kmSumiyōchō-ishihara15 km
Amami from above
Around Amami13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Fūchiburu FallsNature8.6 kmAmami ŌshimaNature16 kmMount YuwanMountain19 kmKominato-Fuwaganeku SiteMonument6.9 kmAmami MuseumMuseum2.4 kmAmami · ferry portFerry port1.2 kmAmami · ferry portFerry port1.3 kmTatsugōPlace13 kmNazePlace1.5 kmYamatohamaPlace9.9 kmUkenPlace27 kmSetouchiPlace31 kmKikaiPlace44 km
Getting to Amami
Amami AirportASJ
22 kmKikai AirportKKX
43 kmTokunoshima AirportTKN
85 km名瀬新港フェリーターミナルFerry port
1.2 km名瀬古仁屋 · 平土野 · 湾港フェリーターミナル · 那覇新港
1.3 kmPlaces near Amami
Places with a climate like Amami
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Amami?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Amami.
What is the hottest month in Amami?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Amami?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Amami?
June is the wettest month with about 413 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Amami?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.