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Sukumo

Sukumo is a small town in Kochi, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,124 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population19,124
Local time23:51
32.93° N, 132.73° EElevation 12 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes788-0000, 788-0001 …
The year in Sukumoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month163mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Sukumo at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

278 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

60 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Weather in Sukumo

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°19°
Fri23 Oct20°16°11.5 mm
Sat24 Oct27°20°10.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct26°23°35.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°17°20.8 mm
Wed28 Oct19°11°
Thu29 Oct20°7°1 mm
Fri30 Oct18°16°28.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°

When to go to Sukumo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424147686055474957718160
High10°11°14°18°22°25°28°29°27°22°18°13°
Low5°6°8°13°17°20°24°25°22°17°13°8°
Rain (mm)699515517920930427025227816310960
Wet days69121114181919201275
Sea19°18°18°19°21°23°26°28°27°25°23°20°

What's on in Sukumo

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

Monuments and museums in Sukumo

All monuments

More museums: 愛南町一本松郷土資料館

Outdoors around Sukumo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
道の駅すくもサニーサイドパークCamp sites
2.7 km
大月エコロジーキャンプ場Camp sites
3.7 km
だるま夕日Viewpoints
4.1 km
元気盛森展望台Viewpoints
4.4 km
沖の島 ダイビング黒潮Dive site
3.6 km

Nature around Sukumo

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 Sukumo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sukumo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Otsuki 56 km ↙1968 · 65 km
7.1Tsuno 37 km →1969 · 115 km
7.0Tsuno 21 km ↘1970 · 128 km
6.9Hyūga 29 km →1984 · 96 km

Tsunamis · Sukumo

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Sukumo

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

Sukumo from above

Postal codes

788-0000788-0001788-0002788-0003788-0004788-0005788-0006788-0007788-0008788-0009788-0031788-0036788-0038788-0052788-0053788-8501788-8686

Getting to Sukumo

Matsuyama AirportMYJ
99 km
Kochi Ryoma AirportKCZ
111 km
Oita AirportOIT
111 km
東宿毛Railway station
0.5 km
宿毛Railway station
1.9 km
平田Railway station
6.3 km
宿毛定期船乗場(沖の島鵜来島)Ferry port
3.6 km
宿毛フェリー 宿毛港Ferry port
3.7 km

Places near Sukumo

Places with a climate like Sukumo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sukumo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sukumo.
What is the hottest month in Sukumo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sukumo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sukumo?
September is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sukumo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Sukumo?
Sukumo has 17 postal codes: 788-0000, 788-0001, 788-0002, 788-0003, 788-0004, 788-0005, 788-0006, 788-0007, 788-0008, 788-0009, 788-0031, 788-0036 ….