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Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Setsuko

Setsuko 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.

Now26°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time04:01
28.17° N, 129.38° EElevation 6 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Setsukoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month256mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeOct–Dec

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

Setsuko at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in July

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

450 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

160 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Setsuko

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Rain · wind 33 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct27°26°6.1 mm
Sun25 Oct27°26°10.7 mm
Mon26 Oct27°26°11.2 mm
Tue27 Oct26°24°2.8 mm
Wed28 Oct24°22°
Thu29 Oct25°23°
Fri30 Oct26°24°
Sat31 Oct25°23°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov22°21°

When to go to Setsuko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555660605851464954666661
High16°16°18°21°23°26°29°29°28°25°22°18°
Low14°14°15°18°21°24°27°27°26°23°19°16°
Rain (mm)199177252258294450240316323256192160
Wet days121115162125232222151315
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Setsuko

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

Monuments and museums in Setsuko

All monuments

Nature around Setsuko

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 Setsuko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Setsuko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 82 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 123 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 76 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 143 km

Tsunamis · Setsuko

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Setsuko

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

Places near Setsuko

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Setsuko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Setsuko.
What is the hottest month in Setsuko?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Setsuko?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Setsuko?
June is the wettest month with about 450 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Setsuko?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 21°C.