Kagoshima, Japan
Katata
Katata 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.
Now26°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time17:06
31.38° N, 130.97° EElevation 8 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month136mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeOct–Dec
Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:26 · 17:3511 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:18Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitOct–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
291 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
August
Weather in Katata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 96%
Today25 Oct29°25°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°2.5 mm
Tue27 Oct25°18°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°11°
Thu29 Oct22°12°
Fri30 Oct23°18°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°14°
Sun1 Nov24°14°
Mon2 Nov23°14°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov21°10°
When to go to Katata
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 | 48 | 45 | 49 | 61 | 59 | 50 | 41 | 44 | 52 | 69 | 79 | 64 |
| High | 12° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 14° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 18° | 13° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 111 | 194 | 221 | 228 | 432 | 291 | 249 | 262 | 136 | 105 | 70 |
| Wet days | 7 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Sea | 19° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 21° |
What's on in Katata
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Katata
Nature around Katata
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Katata
Earthquakes around Katata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950206magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 63 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 66 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 125 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 112 km
Towns and villages around Katata
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kushirachō-okasaki1.3 kmKitatazako1.4 kmŌtsubo1.7 kmUenobaba1.9 kmShirasōzu2.1 kmShimo’obaru2.2 kmMiyanoshita2.4 kmMidorigaoka2.6 kmShimo’ōtsukahara3.1 kmMoshichi3.3 kmShimohonoki3.3 kmYanagidani3.4 kmTobigao3.5 kmKamiōstukahara3.7 kmMikkure3.9 kmShimohōgiri3.9 kmŌsako4.2 kmKushirachō-kamiobaru4.3 kmNakangō4.7 kmHoshigaoka4.8 kmJūsantsuka5 kmJōgasaki5.4 kmNakayamahara5.4 kmYamashita5.6 kmMatsuzaki5.6 kmNakayama5.7 kmKushirachō-arisato6 kmAirachō-shimomyō6.1 kmNakayado6.1 kmTorinosu6.2 kmNakano6.3 kmKyōeihigashi6.4 kmIkanjima6.5 kmKawakita6.6 kmHaraguchi6.7 kmKyōeinishi6.9 kmKawanishi-naka7 kmKawahigashichō7.1 kmMochida7.1 kmNishishinbori7.2 kmHigashishinbori7.3 kmTatsubami7.3 kmShin’ei7.4 kmYagara7.4 kmShimonaka7.4 kmKasanoharachō7.5 kmKatsuragi7.5 kmMyōzu7.6 kmTeragasako7.6 kmIkekubo7.7 kmShōei7.7 kmHigashisumiyoshi8 kmKansui8 kmAirachō-fumoto8.1 kmSakamoto8.1 kmHarada8.1 kmKakoi8.2 kmHirase8.3 kmHigashikyōshin8.4 kmAkano8.4 kmNaganodachō8.4 kmKanmyō8.5 kmIjūin8.5 kmHigashishinmachi8.5 kmNishikyōshin8.6 kmAsahibaruchō8.6 kmUguisu8.6 kmMasuda8.7 kmKawanishichō8.9 kmHigashibaru8.9 kmHanagama8.9 kmSakashita9 kmIkurusu9.1 kmKushirachō-hosoyamada9.1 kmKyōshin9.2 kmFudamoto9.2 kmNakafukura9.3 kmKotobuki9.4 kmKagamibaru9.4 kmShinchi9.4 km
Places near Katata
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katata.
What is the hottest month in Katata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Katata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katata?
July is the wettest month with about 291 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Katata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.