Shizuoka, Japan
Iwata
Iwata is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 165,688 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now20°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population165,688
Local time18:22
34.70° N, 137.85° EElevation 5 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes437-1206, 438-0044 …October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month175mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Iwata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:04 · 17:0310 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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 monthJuly
202 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
52 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Iwata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 94%
Today26 Oct21°20°25.8 mm
Tue27 Oct26°19°32.1 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°
Thu29 Oct20°12°
Fri30 Oct21°17°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct21°14°5.6 mm
Sun1 Nov19°12°
Mon2 Nov20°15°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov18°12°
Wed4 Nov16°15°2 mm
When to go to Iwata
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 | 46 | 43 | 45 | 68 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 57 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 62 | 83 | 158 | 176 | 188 | 243 | 202 | 177 | 245 | 175 | 118 | 52 |
| Wet days | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 21° | 19° |
What's on in Iwata
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Iwata
2.2 km
Tōtōmi Kokubun-ji Temple
2.2 km
Kawarakezuka Kofun
3.1 km
Mitsuke School
14 km
Tōtōmi-Ichinomiya StationBuilt 1940
14 km
Sakuragi StationBuilt 1935
3.1 km
Iwata BunkoBuilt 1864
Museum3.5 km
Yamaha Communication PlazaMuseum3.3 km
The Museum of Fragrance, IwataBuilt 1997More museums: ヤマハ発動機 コミュニケーションプラザ · 磐田市旧見付学校 · 磐田市香りの博物館
Outdoors around Iwata
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
展望回廊Viewpoints · 185 m
0.7 km葛城ゴルフ倶楽部Golf courses
2.6 kmgrassgreen SURF GARAGESurf spots
3.2 km浜松シーサイドゴルフクラブGolf courses
4 kmFIX SURF SHOPSurf spots
4 km天竜川の舟橋跡と木橋跡Viewpoints
5.6 kmbe diveDive site
14 kmTHE DIVESDive site
16 kmNature around Iwata
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Iwata
Earthquakes around Iwata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days10magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950180magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record116within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Shima 73 km ↓1984 · 143 km
6.6Ōshima 12 km ↖1978 · 129 km
6.5Minamiizu 19 km ↙1974 · 84 km
6.4Kozushima 70 km ↙1991 · 145 km
Tropical storms · Iwata
TSTropical Storm Higos (2026)84 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Jangmi (2026)56 km · 94 km/hTSTropical Storm Sepat (2019)67 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Lan (2017)32 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Nanmadol (2017)69 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Malakas (2016)52 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Etau (2015)61 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Phanfone (2014)55 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Man-Yi (2013)57 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Guchol (2012)46 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Roke (2011)23 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Maria (2006)81 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Ma-On (2004)61 km · 194 km/hC4Typhoon Halong (2002)72 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Hattie (1990)5 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Wayne (1989)72 km · 111 km/hC2Typhoon Irma (1985)72 km · 120 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Shizuoka Sangyo UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1988
Shizuoka Professional University Junior College of AgricultureUniversity or college
Shizuoka Professional University of AgricultureUniversity or college
Shizuoka Prefecture Agricultural and Forestry Research InstituteResearch institute · founded 1900
BioSafety Research CenterResearch institute
Towns and villages around Iwata
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Iwata from above
Around Iwata38 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ōta River, ShizuokaNature5.8 kmMagome RiverNature10 kmAnma RiverNature6.0 kmHō-gawaNature9.8 kmSaka RiverNature10 kmKiku RiverNature20 kmBentenjima, AraiNature23 kmKuniyasu BeachNature20 kmAkiha-sanMountain32 kmMount AkihaMountain31 kmMount HoraijiMountain40 kmMount ObiMountain25 kmMount TonmakuMountain29 kmAwa-ga-takeMountain25 kmbe diveDive site14 kmTHE DIVESDive site16 kmTōtōmi Kokubun-ji TempleMonument2.2 kmKawarakezuka KofunMonument2.2 kmMitsuke SchoolMonument3.1 kmTōtōmi-Ichinomiya StationMonument14 kmSakuragi StationMonument14 kmIwata BunkoMonument3.1 kmYusan-ji TempleMonument12 kmShijimizuka siteMonument13 kmYamaha Communication PlazaMuseum3.5 kmThe Museum of Fragrance, IwataMuseum3.3 kmHamamatsu Museum of Musical InstrumentsMuseum10 kmSuzuki PlazaMuseum15 kmKeisuke Kinoshita Memorial MuseumMuseum11 kmStationStation1.1 kmStationStation3.1 kmStationStation3.8 kmFukuroiPlace8.3 kmKakegawaPlace17 kmMoriPlace17 kmHamamatsuPlace11 kmKikugawaPlace25 kmToyohashiPlace43 km
Postal codes
437-1206438-0044438-0045438-0047438-0051438-0052438-0056438-0057438-0063438-0064438-0065438-0066438-0067438-0068438-0078438-0213438-0812438-0813438-0814438-0823
Getting to Iwata
Mount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZ
33 kmChubu Centrair International AirportNGO
97 kmNagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKM
105 km磐田Railway station
1.1 km豊田町Railway station
3.1 km御厨Railway station
3.8 kmPlaces near Iwata
Places with a climate like Iwata
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Iwata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Iwata.
What is the hottest month in Iwata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Iwata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Iwata?
July is the wettest month with about 202 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Iwata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.
What is the postal code of Iwata?
Iwata has 20 postal codes: 437-1206, 438-0044, 438-0045, 438-0047, 438-0051, 438-0052, 438-0056, 438-0057, 438-0063, 438-0064, 438-0065, 438-0066 ….