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Ōshima-gun
Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Ritchō

Ritchō 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.

Now24°C
Best timeJan · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time11:42
27.04° N, 128.42° EElevation 22 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code891-9302
The year in Ritchōweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month172mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan · Oct–Nov

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

Ritchō at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

281 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

108 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Ritchō

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Sunny · wind 30 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct26°24°
Sun1 Nov25°23°
Mon2 Nov25°24°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov26°24°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov26°25°
Thu5 Nov26°26°
Fri6 Nov26°25°3.8 mm
Sat7 Nov24°23°
Sun8 Nov24°24°
Mon9 Nov24°23°2.6 mm

When to go to Ritchō

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score646259605951495054646860
High18°18°20°22°24°26°28°29°28°26°23°20°
Low16°16°17°20°22°25°27°27°26°24°21°18°
Rain (mm)109126169205215281139218182172133108
Wet days111214152125222120151214
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Ritchō

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

Monuments and museums in Ritchō

All monuments

Nature around Ritchō

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 Ritchō

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ritchō

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 123 km
6.6Tokunoshima 87 km ↘1959 · 124 km
6.5Iheya 76 km ↖2014 · 113 km
6.2Tokunoshima 97 km ↘1959 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Ritchō

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

Postal code

891-9302

Places near Ritchō

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ritchō?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ritchō.
What is the hottest month in Ritchō?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Ritchō?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ritchō?
June is the wettest month with about 281 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ritchō?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Ritchō?
The postal code of Ritchō is 891-9302.