Tokushima, Japan
Kitajima
Kitajima is a town in Tokushima, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 22,670 (2020). 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
Population22,670
Local time23:25
34.13° N, 134.53° EElevation 4 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes771-0200, 771-0201 …October: high / low21° / 17°
Rain this month138mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kitajima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 17:1911 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:24Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
208 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
43 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 13 km
Weather in Kitajima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 80%
Today24 Oct27°23°
Sun25 Oct26°23°3 mm
Mon26 Oct23°21°43 mm
Tue27 Oct23°19°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct19°16°
Thu29 Oct19°14°
Fri30 Oct21°17°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct22°18°
Sun1 Nov18°15°
Mon2 Nov19°17°7.4 mm
When to go to Kitajima
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 | 41 | 39 | 43 | 70 | 65 | 56 | 47 | 48 | 57 | 72 | 73 | 49 |
| High | 9° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 21° | 16° | 12° |
| Low | 4° | 5° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 43 | 59 | 100 | 108 | 150 | 198 | 170 | 167 | 208 | 138 | 92 | 47 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Sea | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
What's on in Kitajima
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kitajima
Outdoors around Kitajima
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
SKY BASE matsushigeCamp sites
0.3 kmAWAODORI CAMPCamp sites
1.1 km足湯(道の駅 いたの)Hot springs & thermal baths
2.3 km鳴門渦潮Viewpoints
3.7 kmNaruto Skyline Observation Parking LotViewpoints
3.8 km徳島ゴルフ倶楽部 吉野川コースGolf courses
3.9 kmNature around Kitajima
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kitajima
Earthquakes around Kitajima
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195042magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record72within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Akashi 8 km ↓1995 · 67 km
6.7Minami 32 km ↘1950 · 72 km
6.3Tomoura 74 km ↘1960 · 120 km
6.3Kawaguchi 15 km ←1955 · 45 km
Towns and villages around Kitajima
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kitajima from above
Around Kitajima36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Shinmachi RiverNature10 kmSuketō RiverNature7.3 kmYoshino River, TokushimaNature8.3 kmBandōtani RiverNature3.4 kmKyū-Yoshino RiverNature7.8 kmKatsuura RiverNature10 kmTakashima, TokushimaNature11 kmHyōtanjima, TokushimaNature6.8 kmTakashiro YamaMountain38 kmMount KumosaMountain33 kmTakamaru YamaMountain33 kmMount ToishigongenMountain35 kmMount OkunonoMountain34 kmMount KōtsuMountain34 kmTokushima CastleMonument6.2 kmBandō prisoner-of-war campMonument4.0 kmRoadside station Dai9-no-satoMonument5.1 kmOld Tokushima Castle Omotegoten GardenMonument6.4 kmShibuno Maruyama KofunMonument13 kmNaruto Itano Kofun ClusterMonument5.9 kmTokushima Prefectural MuseumMuseum9.9 kmAwa Odori KaikanMuseum6.5 kmTokushima Kyōdo Bunka KaikanMuseum6.0 kmTokushima Castle MuseumMuseum6.4 kmTokushima Modern Art MuseumMuseum9.9 kmStationStation0.5 kmStationStation1.1 kmStationStation2.7 kmKitajima · ferry portFerry port6.7 kmKitajima · ferry portFerry port9.2 kmMatsushigePlace4.3 kmItanoPlace3.9 kmKamiitaPlace12 kmKomatsushimachōPlace15 kmAizumiPlace3.2 kmTokushimaPlace7.5 km
Postal codes
771-0200771-0201771-0203771-0204771-0205771-0206771-0207771-1152771-1153771-1154771-1156771-1192771-1193779-0313779-0314779-0315
Getting to Kitajima
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKS
6.8 kmTakamatsu AirportTAK
49 kmKansai International AirportKIX
73 km勝瑞Railway station
0.5 km吉成Railway station
1.1 km池谷Railway station
2.7 kmひょうたん島周遊船のりばFerry port
6.7 km徳島港和歌山港
9.2 kmPlaces near Kitajima
Places with a climate like Kitajima
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kitajima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kitajima.
What is the hottest month in Kitajima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kitajima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kitajima?
September is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kitajima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Kitajima?
Kitajima has 16 postal codes: 771-0200, 771-0201, 771-0203, 771-0204, 771-0205, 771-0206, 771-0207, 771-1152, 771-1153, 771-1154, 771-1156, 771-1192 ….