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Kumamoto, Japan

Ima

Ima 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.

Now25°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time12:47
33.02° N, 130.54° EElevation 35 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Imaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Ima 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

236 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

65 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 8 km

Weather in Ima

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°23°5.3 mm
Mon26 Oct24°20°29.2 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°
Wed28 Oct19°12°
Thu29 Oct20°9°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°16°20 mm
Sat31 Oct19°10°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°8°
Mon2 Nov16°14°15.6 mm
Tue3 Nov18°11°

When to go to Ima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score293244676552434255807445
High9°10°14°19°23°26°29°30°27°22°17°11°
Low3°3°6°11°15°19°23°24°21°15°10°5°
Rain (mm)7610617519725049550123623410810065
Wet days10911111214181814978
Sea14°13°14°16°19°22°25°27°26°23°20°17°

What's on in Ima

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

Monuments and museums in Ima

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Ima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 32 km
6.9Hyūga 29 km →1984 · 149 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 46 km
6.6Maebaru-chūō 28 km ↑2005 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Ima

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

Places near Ima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ima.
What is the hottest month in Ima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ima?
August is the wettest month with about 236 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.