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Kagoshima, Japan

Mishima

Mishima is a locality in Kagoshima, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 404 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now22°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population404
Local time00:16
30.79° N, 130.30° EUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Mishimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low22° / 20°
Rain this month226mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mishima at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

301 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

201 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Weather in Mishima

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Rain · wind 43 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct25°22°17.4 mm
Sat24 Oct25°24°
Sun25 Oct26°24°
Mon26 Oct25°24°8 mm
Tue27 Oct24°20°1.8 mm
Wed28 Oct20°17°
Thu29 Oct22°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°21°3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°18°

When to go to Mishima

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363340575854575965687551
High12°12°15°18°20°23°26°26°25°22°18°14°
Low9°9°11°15°19°21°25°25°23°20°15°11°
Rain (mm)210225352372371663301252359226235201
Wet days911151416222522221499
Sea20°19°20°21°22°24°27°29°28°26°24°22°

What's on in Mishima

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

Outdoors around Mishima

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

Higashi hot springHot springs & thermal baths
1.3 km
坂本温泉Hot springs & thermal baths
1.7 km
冒険ランドいおうじまCamp sites
1.9 km

Nature around Mishima

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 Mishima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mishima

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Minamitane 79 km ↘1951 · 147 km
6.7Mishima 139 km ←2015 · 138 km
6.7Yamanokuchi 15 km →1996 · 147 km
6.7Toshima 41 km ←1968 · 126 km

Tsunamis · Mishima

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Mishima

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

Mishima from above

Getting to Mishima

Yakushima AirportKUM
57 km
New Tanegashima AirportTNE
69 km
Kagoshima AirportKOJ
119 km
硫黄島Ferry port
2.7 km
竹島Ferry port
11 km

Places near Mishima

Places with a climate like Mishima

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mishima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mishima.
What is the hottest month in Mishima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mishima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mishima?
July is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mishima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 19°C.