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Kumamoto, Japan

Sekishimo

Sekishimo is a locality in Kumamoto, 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 time12:03
33.05° N, 130.54° EElevation 93 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Sekishimoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month107mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Sekishimo at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

238 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

65 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 10 km

Weather in Sekishimo

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°22°5.3 mm
Mon26 Oct23°20°29.2 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°
Wed28 Oct19°12°
Thu29 Oct20°9°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°15°20 mm
Sat31 Oct19°9°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°7°
Mon2 Nov16°13°15.6 mm
Tue3 Nov18°10°

When to go to Sekishimo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score293144676552434255807444
High9°10°14°19°23°26°29°30°27°22°17°11°
Low2°3°6°10°15°19°23°24°21°14°9°4°
Rain (mm)751061731962504955062382321079965
Wet days10911111214181814978
Sea14°13°14°16°19°22°25°27°26°23°20°17°

What's on in Sekishimo

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

Monuments and museums in Sekishimo

All monuments

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sekishimo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sekishimo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Kotō 2 km ↗2016 · 35 km
6.8Uki 1 km ↓2026 · 49 km
6.6Maebaru-chūō 28 km ↑2005 · 92 km
6.5Bungo-Takada-shi 6 km ↘1983 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Sekishimo

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

Places near Sekishimo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sekishimo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sekishimo.
What is the hottest month in Sekishimo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sekishimo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sekishimo?
August is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sekishimo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.