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Minabe

Minabe is a small town in Wakayama, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 11,594 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now24°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population11,594
Local time01:36
33.77° N, 135.32° EElevation 5 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes645-0000, 645-0001 …
The year in Minabeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low22° / 18°
Rain this month168mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Minabe at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

251 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

61 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Minabe

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Rain · wind 22 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°23°21 mm
Sun25 Oct26°23°12.2 mm
Mon26 Oct26°23°23.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°20°23 mm
Wed28 Oct19°15°
Thu29 Oct22°14°
Fri30 Oct24°19°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°17°2 mm
Sun1 Nov17°15°

When to go to Minabe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414444666055505057677857
High10°11°13°18°21°24°27°29°27°22°17°13°
Low6°6°8°13°17°21°24°25°23°18°13°8°
Rain (mm)658213715320027523216925116812161
Wet days76121114161718201386
Sea18°17°18°19°21°23°26°28°27°25°23°20°

What's on in Minabe

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

Monuments and museums in Minabe

All monuments

Outdoors around Minabe

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
Energy LandTheme parks
0.4 km
Camp&Lodge LUANAPARK SHIRAHAMA (キャンプ&ロッジ ルアナパーク白浜)Camp sites
1.3 km
Shirahama AquariumAquariums
1.6 km
弁慶のさと湯Hot springs & thermal baths
1.8 km
秘境キャンプ千里の浜Camp sites
2.2 km
Sandan BekiViewpoints
2.4 km

Nature around Minabe

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 Minabe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Minabe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Taiji 84 km ↘2004 · 143 km
7.2Shima 73 km ↓1984 · 146 km
6.9Akashi 8 km ↓1995 · 95 km
6.7Minami 32 km ↘1950 · 60 km

Tsunamis · Minabe

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Minabe

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

Minabe from above

Postal codes

645-0000645-0001645-0002645-0005645-0006645-0011645-0012645-0024645-0025

Getting to Minabe

Nanki Shirahama AirportSHM
13 km
Kansai International AirportKIX
74 km
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTKS
77 km
南部Railway station
0.6 km
岩代Railway station
3.9 km
芳養Railway station
4.2 km

Places near Minabe

Places with a climate like Minabe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Minabe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minabe.
What is the hottest month in Minabe?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Minabe?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minabe?
September is the wettest month with about 251 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Minabe?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Minabe?
Minabe has 9 postal codes: 645-0000, 645-0001, 645-0002, 645-0005, 645-0006, 645-0011, 645-0012, 645-0024, 645-0025.