Kagoshima, Japan
Osukichō
Osukichō is a locality in Kagoshima, 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.
Now25°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time13:00
31.42° N, 130.80° EElevation 220 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code891-2302October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month147mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Osukichō at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:28 · 17:3511 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:19Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
407 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
90 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
August
Weather in Osukichō
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 96%
Today26 Oct26°21°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct23°17°
Wed28 Oct19°14°
Thu29 Oct21°14°
Fri30 Oct22°19°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°
Sun1 Nov22°15°
Mon2 Nov21°14°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov17°12°
Wed4 Nov19°13°
When to go to Osukichō
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 35 | 40 | 60 | 58 | 52 | 44 | 47 | 57 | 69 | 75 | 56 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 16° | 11° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 95 | 141 | 240 | 273 | 286 | 564 | 407 | 302 | 298 | 147 | 127 | 90 |
| Wet days | 7 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Sea | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 21° |
What's on in Osukichō
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Osukichō
Nature around Osukichō
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Osukichō
Earthquakes around Osukichō
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950201magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 74 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 77 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 135 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 121 km
Towns and villages around Osukichō
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Aritakechō0.9 kmTakamakichō1 kmHanazatochō1.6 kmKaidōchō1.9 kmTsuruha2 kmHanaokachō2 kmShiromizuchō2.2 kmNegibauchō2.5 kmFurusatochō2.6 kmIchiriyama2.8 kmFuruechō2.9 kmNaka2.9 kmNishi3.2 kmGōnoharachō3.5 kmŌurachō3.6 kmFunamachō3.8 kmOnobaruchō4 kmTenjinchō4.6 kmUenochō4.7 kmImasakachō4.9 kmKamidanichō4.9 kmNishihara5.1 kmNishiharaigawachō5.3 kmHaraigawachō5.6 kmKitadachō5.7 kmUtsuma5.8 kmShimoharaigawachō6.1 kmShinseichō6.1 kmŌtemachi6.1 kmKosenjōchō6.3 kmHonmachi6.3 kmKanoya6.4 kmKamiharaigawachō6.7 kmSodachō6.7 kmKyōeichō6.7 kmNozatochō6.8 kmShirasakichō7.1 kmTakasuchō7.4 kmFudamoto7.7 kmKotobuki7.7 kmYoshigabeppu7.7 kmShinkawachō8 kmYokoyamachō8.3 kmTasakichō8.3 kmAsahibaruchō8.3 kmShimohorichō8.6 kmHigashibaruchō8.6 kmYamagano9 kmHamadachō9.1 kmKurosaka9.2 kmKawanishichō9.4 kmKasanoharachō9.4 kmŌbori9.5 kmTabuchichō9.5 kmHigashisumiyoshi9.5 kmKōwa9.5 kmŌaira-nishi9.7 kmSotobori9.8 kmHanagama10 kmShinchūbori10 kmShōei10 kmHashiba10 kmŌairachō10 kmKyōeinishi10 kmKyōwa10 kmHoshizukachō10 kmIjūin10 kmNanukichō11 kmŌaira-higashi11 kmKariya11 kmNakayado11 kmKamitakakumachō11 kmIkezonochō11 kmKawahigashichō11 kmKyōeihigashi11 kmTakakuma-chūō11 kmShimotakakumachō11 kmNakayama11 kmNishikyōshin11 kmTanda11 km
Postal code
891-2302
Places near Osukichō
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Osukichō?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Osukichō.
What is the hottest month in Osukichō?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Osukichō?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Osukichō?
July is the wettest month with about 407 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Osukichō?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Osukichō?
The postal code of Osukichō is 891-2302.