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Ōshima-gun
Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Setake

Setake 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 timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time03:47
28.16° N, 129.21° EElevation 107 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code894-2401
The year in Setakeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month240mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Setake at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

451 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

157 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Setake

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 30 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°25°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°25°15.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°23°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct25°21°
Thu29 Oct26°20°
Fri30 Oct25°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°2 mm
Sun1 Nov21°19°

When to go to Setake

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525659605852475055666661
High16°16°18°21°23°26°28°29°27°25°21°18°
Low14°14°15°18°21°24°26°26°25°23°19°16°
Rain (mm)200178250260290451232301302240185157
Wet days131115162024232122151315
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Setake

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

Monuments and museums in Setake

All monuments

Nature around Setake

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 Setake

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Setake

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 98 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 130 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 92 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 130 km

Towns and villages around Setake

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

Postal code

894-2401

Places near Setake

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Setake?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Setake.
What is the hottest month in Setake?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Setake?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Setake?
June is the wettest month with about 451 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Setake?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Setake?
The postal code of Setake is 894-2401.