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Kumamoto, Japan

Hōgano

Hōgano is a locality in Kumamoto, Japan, 526 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time23:33
32.69° N, 131.11° EElevation 526 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code861-3904
The year in Hōganoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Hōgano at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

514 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

66 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 37 km

Weather in Hōgano

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°19°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct24°18°8.8 mm
Tue27 Oct20°10°1.3 mm
Wed28 Oct17°7°
Thu29 Oct18°6°
Fri30 Oct19°13°31.8 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°
Sun1 Nov22°8°
Mon2 Nov17°9°10.9 mm
Tue3 Nov17°7°

When to go to Hōgano

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333132616254474860756141
High6°8°12°17°21°24°28°28°25°20°14°9°
Low-2°-1°3°8°12°17°21°21°18°11°5°0°
Rain (mm)7911119721426452651428427913210466
Wet days89121212162120171076

What's on in Hōgano

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

Monuments and museums in Hōgano

All monuments

Nature around Hōgano

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Hōgano

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hōgano

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 111 km
7.5Otsuki 56 km ↙1968 · 113 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 110 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Hōgano

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

Postal code

861-3904

Places near Hōgano

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hōgano?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hōgano.
What is the hottest month in Hōgano?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Hōgano?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hōgano?
July is the wettest month with about 514 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Hōgano?
The postal code of Hōgano is 861-3904.