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Kumamoto, Japan

Shitajō

Shitajō is a locality in Kumamoto, Japan. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now27°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time12:05
32.29° N, 130.99° EElevation 192 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes868-0600, 868-0601
The year in Shitajōweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Shitajō at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

461 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

64 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 3.6 km

Weather in Shitajō

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°21°4.5 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct24°16°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°9°
Thu29 Oct22°10°1 mm
Fri30 Oct22°16°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°14°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°10°
Mon2 Nov18°14°9.8 mm

When to go to Shitajō

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353544666151394254757550
High9°10°14°19°23°26°29°30°27°22°17°11°
Low1°2°5°10°15°19°23°23°20°14°8°3°
Rain (mm)711031811972344694612482421119064
Wet days99131213182019191186

What's on in Shitajō

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

Monuments and museums in Shitajō

All monuments

Nature around Shitajō

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 Shitajō

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shitajō

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Nichinan 19 km ↗1961 · 77 km
7.5Otsuki 56 km ↙1968 · 125 km
7.1Miyazaki 19 km ↘2024 · 76 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 92 km

Towns and villages around Shitajō

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

Postal codes

868-0600868-0601

Places near Shitajō

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shitajō?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shitajō.
What is the hottest month in Shitajō?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Shitajō?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shitajō?
July is the wettest month with about 461 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shitajō?
Shitajō has 2 postal codes: 868-0600, 868-0601.