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Kagoshima, Japan

Koshima

Koshima is a village in Kagoshima, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,245. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now23°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population1,245
Local time22:10
30.23° N, 130.54° EElevation 49 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code891-4405
The year in Koshimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low24° / 22°
Rain this month292mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Koshima at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

368 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

275 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Koshima

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct25°23°26.6 mm
Tue27 Oct24°19°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct21°15°
Thu29 Oct22°15°
Fri30 Oct24°20°4.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°
Sun1 Nov22°15°
Mon2 Nov23°16°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov19°14°
Wed4 Nov19°15°

When to go to Koshima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494652595854505358687360
High15°15°17°20°22°25°27°28°27°24°20°17°
Low12°12°14°17°21°23°26°27°25°22°18°14°
Rain (mm)302301467469484860368275398292316281
Wet days111216151822252122131012
Sea21°20°21°22°24°25°28°29°28°26°25°23°

What's on in Koshima

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

Monuments and museums in Koshima

All monuments

More museums: Scent museum

Outdoors around Koshima

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
栗生浜海水浴場Viewpoints
0.5 km
Hirauchi OnsenHot springs & thermal baths
0.6 km
屋久島青少年旅行村・キャンプ場Camp sites
0.7 km
青少年旅行Camp sites
0.7 km
Azalea RiverViewpoints
8.2 km
ShintakatsuMountain huts · 1,501 m
9.9 km

Nature around Koshima

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Koshima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Koshima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Minamitane 110 km ↘1961 · 126 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 134 km
6.7Minamitane 79 km ↘1951 · 89 km
6.7Toshima 41 km ←1968 · 110 km

Tropical storms · Koshima

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Koshima

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

Koshima from above

Postal code

891-4405

Getting to Koshima

Yakushima AirportKUM
21 km
New Tanegashima AirportTNE
60 km
Kagoshima AirportKOJ
175 km
荒川Railway station
13 km
集材所Railway station
13 km
小杉谷山荘Railway station
14 km
安房港Ferry port
15 km
トッピーターミナルFerry port
15 km

Places near Koshima

Places with a climate like Koshima

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Koshima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Koshima.
What is the hottest month in Koshima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Koshima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Koshima?
July is the wettest month with about 368 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Koshima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 20°C.
What is the postal code of Koshima?
The postal code of Koshima is 891-4405.