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Ōshima-gun
Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Shodon

Shodon 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.

Now27°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time10:02
28.09° N, 129.32° EElevation 6 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code894-2141
The year in Shodonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month244mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeOct–Dec

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

Shodon 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

422 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

151 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Shodon

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 35 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°27°
Mon26 Oct27°26°
Tue27 Oct26°24°
Wed28 Oct24°23°
Thu29 Oct26°24°
Fri30 Oct26°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°23°
Sun1 Nov24°21°
Mon2 Nov26°24°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov23°22°

When to go to Shodon

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545759605852475054666662
High17°17°18°21°23°26°28°29°28°25°22°18°
Low14°14°16°18°21°24°27°27°26°23°20°16°
Rain (mm)186169238246280422222300303244181151
Wet days131115162024232122151315
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Shodon

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

Monuments and museums in Shodon

All monuments

Nature around Shodon

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 Shodon

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shodon

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 85 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 133 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 81 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Shodon

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

Postal code

894-2141

Places near Shodon

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shodon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shodon.
What is the hottest month in Shodon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Shodon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shodon?
June is the wettest month with about 422 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shodon?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Shodon?
The postal code of Shodon is 894-2141.