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Takashima-shi
Takashima-shi
Shiga, Japan

Murai

Murai is a locality in Shiga, Japan, 381 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time14:03
35.32° N, 135.90° EElevation 381 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes520-1143, 520-1144
The year in Muraiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low18° / 12°
Rain this month175mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Murai at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

270 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

143 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 27 km

Weather in Murai

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°14°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov14°11°
Mon2 Nov14°13°18.8 mm
Tue3 Nov17°13°
Wed4 Nov14°12°
Thu5 Nov15°14°6.1 mm
Fri6 Nov16°12°5.8 mm
Sat7 Nov11°10°0.7 mm

When to go to Murai

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score201919476054494860664223
High5°5°9°15°20°23°27°29°24°18°13°8°
Low-1°-1°2°7°11°16°21°22°18°12°6°1°
Rain (mm)183153167153205262270164244175143166
Wet days181414131314211818131220

What's on in Murai

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

Monuments and museums in Murai

All monuments

Nature around Murai

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 Murai

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Murai

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Akashi 8 km ↓1995 · 115 km
6.8Katsuyama 19 km →1961 · 113 km
6.5Kaga 19 km ↖1952 · 131 km
6.3Gero 14 km ←1969 · 120 km

Towns and villages around Murai

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

Postal codes

520-1143520-1144

Places near Murai

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Murai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Murai.
What is the hottest month in Murai?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Murai?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Murai?
July is the wettest month with about 270 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Murai?
Murai has 2 postal codes: 520-1143, 520-1144.