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Wakayama
Wakayama, Japan

Minoshima

Minoshima is a locality in Wakayama, 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.

Now20°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time20:04
34.09° N, 135.12° EElevation 3 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code649-0304
The year in Minoshimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low21° / 17°
Rain this month133mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Minoshima at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

47 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 5 km

Weather in Minoshima

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Showers · wind 44 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct24°19°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°15°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°
Fri30 Oct21°18°16.8 mm
Sat31 Oct21°18°1.3 mm
Sun1 Nov18°15°
Mon2 Nov22°19°13.8 mm
Tue3 Nov20°18°
Wed4 Nov18°16°
Thu5 Nov18°15°

When to go to Minoshima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score413942656056535259717451
High10°10°13°17°20°23°27°28°26°21°17°12°
Low5°5°8°12°16°20°24°25°23°17°12°8°
Rain (mm)47661061121582031501041961339753
Wet days67111114141717181288
Sea16°14°15°16°19°22°25°27°26°24°21°18°

What's on in Minoshima

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

Monuments and museums in Minoshima

All monuments

Nature around Minoshima

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 Minoshima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Minoshima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Akashi 8 km ↓1995 · 56 km
6.7Minami 32 km ↘1950 · 73 km
6.3Tomoura 74 km ↘1960 · 112 km
6.3Kawaguchi 15 km ←1955 · 83 km

Towns and villages around Minoshima

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

Postal code

649-0304

Places near Minoshima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Minoshima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minoshima.
What is the hottest month in Minoshima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Minoshima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minoshima?
September is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Minoshima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Minoshima?
The postal code of Minoshima is 649-0304.