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Kumamoto, Japan

Eta

Eta is a locality in Kumamoto, Japan, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now23°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time03:08
32.98° N, 130.61° EElevation 17 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code865-0136
The year in Etaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Eta at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

226 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

63 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 1.4 km

Weather in Eta

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct24°21°18.6 mm
Tue27 Oct23°15°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°
Thu29 Oct19°9°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct22°15°30.1 mm
Sat31 Oct21°12°
Sun1 Nov23°10°
Mon2 Nov20°13°6.1 mm
Tue3 Nov19°11°

When to go to Eta

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313443676551434154797545
High9°10°14°19°23°26°29°30°28°22°17°12°
Low3°3°6°11°15°20°23°24°21°15°10°5°
Rain (mm)731021711872404844832262241059663
Wet days9912111116191916978
Sea14°13°14°16°19°22°25°27°26°23°20°17°

What's on in Eta

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Eta

All monuments

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Eta

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 24 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 142 km
6.9Hyūga 29 km →1984 · 141 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 40 km

Towns and villages around Eta

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

865-0136

Places near Eta

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Eta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Eta.
What is the hottest month in Eta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Eta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Eta?
August is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Eta?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Eta?
The postal code of Eta is 865-0136.