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Kagoshima, Japan

Shigetake

Shigetake is a locality in Kagoshima, Japan, 368 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time13:36
31.18° N, 130.92° EElevation 368 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
The year in Shigetakeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low22° / 18°
Rain this month221mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shigetake at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

409 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

126 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 24 km

Weather in Shigetake

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct20°12°
Sun1 Nov21°11°
Mon2 Nov22°15°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov20°12°
Wed4 Nov19°12°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov21°15°8.3 mm
Fri6 Nov20°13°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov17°10°
Sun8 Nov16°9°
Mon9 Nov17°8°

When to go to Shigetake

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383337575751515361697355
High10°11°14°18°21°23°27°27°25°22°17°13°
Low6°6°9°13°17°20°24°24°22°18°13°8°
Rain (mm)130182313353361669409343393221182126
Wet days711151416212422221396
Sea19°18°19°20°22°24°27°28°28°26°23°21°

What's on in Shigetake

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

Monuments and museums in Shigetake

All monuments

Nature around Shigetake

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 Shigetake

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shigetake

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 82 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 85 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 144 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Shigetake

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

Places near Shigetake

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shigetake?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shigetake.
What is the hottest month in Shigetake?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Shigetake?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shigetake?
July is the wettest month with about 409 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shigetake?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.