Saga, Japan
Genkai
Genkai is a small town in Saga, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,245 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now20°C
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Population5,245
Local time23:46
33.47° N, 129.87° EElevation 53 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes847-1400, 847-1413 …October: high / low21° / 17°
Rain this month109mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay · Oct–Nov
Best: May · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Genkai at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:31 · 17:4111 h 10 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:46Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
405 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Genkai
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 39 km/h · humidity 66%
Today22 Oct21°18°
Fri23 Oct21°19°34.1 mm
Sat24 Oct23°20°79.9 mm
Sun25 Oct24°22°102.2 mm
Mon26 Oct24°22°55.8 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct17°14°
Thu29 Oct19°15°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°7.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°0.5 mm
When to go to Genkai
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 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 62 | 63 | 56 | 49 | 48 | 61 | 79 | 72 | 40 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| Low | 5° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 94 | 107 | 168 | 192 | 220 | 368 | 405 | 242 | 246 | 109 | 120 | 80 |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Sea | 16° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° |
What's on in Genkai
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Genkai
12 km
Tashima Shrine (Imari)Built 1500
15 km
Nijinomatsubara
8.4 km
Nabatake Site
11 km
Takashima Kōzaki Site13 km
Karatsu Bay6.3 km
Nagoya Castle, GenkaiBuilt 1592
Museum8.5 km
Matsurokan
Museum9.5 km
Kawamura Art MuseumMore museums: 玄海エネルギーパーク
Outdoors around Genkai
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hamanoura Rice TerraceViewpoints
2.9 kmGenkai Energy ParkTheme parks
5.2 kmGenkaicho Next Generation Energy ParkTheme parks
5.2 km大浦の棚田展望台Viewpoints
6.4 kmふれあい自然塾ひぜんCamp sites
7.7 kmGenkai Undersea Observatory TowerAquariums
9.3 km天山スキー場Ski area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
29 kmNature around Genkai
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Genkai
Earthquakes around Genkai
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195034magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record60within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 112 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 120 km
6.6Maebaru-chūō 28 km ↑2005 · 44 km
6.5Bungo-Takada-shi 6 km ↘1983 · 150 km
Tropical storms · Genkai
Towns and villages around Genkai
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Genkai from above
Around Genkai39 places to see, do and reach nearby
Matsuura RiverNature10 kmYakataishi no NanatsugamaNature10 kmTokusue RiverNature12 kmMikaeri FallsNature20 kmKannon FallsNature24 kmTamashima GawaNature16 kmFukushimaNature11 kmKabe IslandNature9.2 kmMount TenMountain29 kmMount RaiMountain33 kmHagane YamaMountain28 kmSakurei ZanMountain22 kmMount Hiko, SagaMountain33 kmMount UkiMountain21 km天山スキー場Ski area29 kmTashima Shrine (Imari)Monument12 kmNijinomatsubaraMonument15 kmNabatake SiteMonument8.4 kmTakashima Kōzaki SiteMonument11 kmKaratsu BayMonument13 kmNagoya Castle, GenkaiMonument6.3 kmOld Takatori Family ResidenceMonument9.5 kmYakataishi no NanatsugamaMonument10 kmMatsurokanMuseum8.5 kmKawamura Art MuseumMuseum9.5 kmSaga Prefectural Nagoya Castle MuseumMuseum6.0 kmMatsuura City Archaeological CenterMuseum11 km旧三菱合資会社唐津支店本館Museum7.6 kmStationStation8.0 kmStationStation9.4 kmStationStation11 kmGenkai · ferry portFerry port6.6 kmGenkai · ferry portFerry port7.6 kmKaratsuPlace9.7 kmImarichō-kōPlace22 kmMatsuuraPlace22 kmFukuokaPlace52 kmKasugaPlace55 kmChikushino-shiPlace60 km
Postal codes
847-1400847-1413847-1421847-1425847-1443847-1444847-1445
Getting to Genkai
Iki AirportIKI
32 kmKyushu Saga International AirportHSG
54 kmFukuoka AirportFUK
55 km西唐津Railway station
8 km唐津Railway station
9.4 km和多田Railway station
11 km馬渡島航路のりば馬渡島航路のりば
6.6 km小川島航路乗り場Ferry port
7.6 kmPlaces near Genkai
Places with a climate like Genkai
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Genkai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Genkai.
What is the hottest month in Genkai?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Genkai?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Genkai?
July is the wettest month with about 405 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Genkai?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Genkai?
Genkai has 7 postal codes: 847-1400, 847-1413, 847-1421, 847-1425, 847-1443, 847-1444, 847-1445.