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Urasoe Shi
Urasoe Shi
Okinawa, Japan

Kowan

Kowan is a locality in Okinawa, 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 timeJan–Feb · Oct
Population–
Local time01:32
26.25° N, 127.69° EElevation 26 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes901-2123, 901-2124
The year in Kowanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month174mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan–Feb · Oct

Best: Jan–Feb · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kowan at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in July

Coolest month17°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJune

299 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

122 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 4.7 km

Weather in Kowan

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Rain · wind 37 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°25°13.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°10.7 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°4 mm
Tue27 Oct27°24°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct24°22°
Thu29 Oct26°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°23°54.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°7.8 mm

When to go to Kowan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676763625950495054686760
High19°19°20°22°24°27°29°29°28°26°23°20°
Low17°17°18°20°23°25°27°27°26°24°22°19°
Rain (mm)122139191182276299168266275174124130
Wet days101013142122192118121214
Sea23°22°22°23°25°27°29°29°28°27°25°24°

What's on in Kowan

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

Monuments and museums in Kowan

All monuments

Nature around Kowan

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 Kowan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kowan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 81 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 103 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 129 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 106 km

Towns and villages around Kowan

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

Postal codes

901-2123901-2124

Places near Kowan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kowan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kowan.
What is the hottest month in Kowan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Kowan?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kowan?
June is the wettest month with about 299 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kowan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.
What is the postal code of Kowan?
Kowan has 2 postal codes: 901-2123, 901-2124.