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Kumamoto, Japan

Igawanoshimo

Igawanoshimo 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 time04:19
32.59° N, 130.41° EElevation 37 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Igawanoshimoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low23° / 17°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Igawanoshimo at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

221 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

72 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 10 km

Weather in Igawanoshimo

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°23°9.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°24°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°23°35.9 mm
Tue27 Oct25°20°10.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°17°
Thu29 Oct23°16°
Fri30 Oct23°18°4 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°2 mm
Sun1 Nov15°14°

When to go to Igawanoshimo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score303443666551414053797545
High9°11°14°19°23°26°29°31°28°23°17°12°
Low5°5°8°12°17°21°24°25°22°17°12°7°
Rain (mm)801111932072504704712212401089872
Wet days9912111116191916978
Sea15°14°15°17°19°22°25°27°26°23°20°18°

What's on in Igawanoshimo

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

Monuments and museums in Igawanoshimo

All monuments

Nature around Igawanoshimo

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 Igawanoshimo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Igawanoshimo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 138 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 138 km
7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 39 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Igawanoshimo

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

Places near Igawanoshimo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Igawanoshimo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Igawanoshimo.
What is the hottest month in Igawanoshimo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Igawanoshimo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Igawanoshimo?
August is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Igawanoshimo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.