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Ōshima-gun
Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Isu

Isu is a locality in Kagoshima, 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.

Now28°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time11:40
28.15° N, 129.36° EElevation 57 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code894-1524
The year in Isuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month242mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Isu at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

435 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

153 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Isu

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 33 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°24°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct27°25°4.2 mm
Tue27 Oct25°23°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct24°21°
Thu29 Oct26°20°
Fri30 Oct25°22°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct24°22°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°21°2 mm
Mon2 Nov24°21°11.2 mm

When to go to Isu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525559605852475055666660
High16°16°18°20°23°26°28°28°27°25°21°18°
Low14°14°15°18°21°24°26°26°25°23°19°16°
Rain (mm)191172243249285435232304307242183153
Wet days131115162024232122151315
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Isu

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

Monuments and museums in Isu

All monuments

Nature around Isu

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Isu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 84 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 126 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 78 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Isu

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

Postal code

894-1524

Places near Isu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Isu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Isu.
What is the hottest month in Isu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Isu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Isu?
June is the wettest month with about 435 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Isu?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Isu?
The postal code of Isu is 894-1524.