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Okayama, Japan

Wake

Wake is a small town in Okayama, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 13,373 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population13,373
Local time19:19
34.81° N, 134.14° EElevation 22 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes709-0404, 709-0414 …
The year in Wakeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Wake at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

45 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

44 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 13 km

Weather in Wake

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°19°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct21°17°43.9 mm
Tue27 Oct23°14°
Wed28 Oct17°10°
Thu29 Oct16°7°
Fri30 Oct18°14°12.6 mm
Sat31 Oct21°11°
Sun1 Nov17°8°
Mon2 Nov20°11°2 mm
Tue3 Nov16°8°

When to go to Wake

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score242336686657454456706230
High8°9°12°18°21°25°29°30°27°21°16°11°
Low2°2°5°10°14°19°23°24°21°14°9°4°
Rain (mm)45601051151511941991001581006744
Wet days171413101215171416121116
Sea14°13°13°15°17°21°25°27°26°24°20°16°

What's on in Wake

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

Monuments and museums in Wake

All monuments

More museums: 和気町役場 歴史民俗資料館 · Wake Town Taharaiseki Museum · 郷土芸能伝承館・獅子の館

Outdoors around Wake

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
わけまろパークTheme parks
0.1 km
四辻山展望台Viewpoints · 258 m
3.4 km
赤坂カントリークラブGolf courses
4.2 km
岡山県自然保護センターZoos
5.4 km
岡山農業公園 ドイツの森 クローネンベルクTheme parks
6.4 km
動物ふれあい広場Zoos
6.5 km

Nature around Wake

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Wake

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Akashi 8 km ↓1995 · 84 km
6.7Matsue 8 km →2000 · 116 km
6.3Kawaguchi 15 km ←1955 · 117 km
6.3Maizuru 11 km ↘1967 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Wake

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

Wake from above

Postal codes

709-0404709-0414709-0442709-0451709-0452709-0461709-0462709-0463709-0464709-0711709-0712709-0713

Getting to Wake

Okayama Momotaro AirportOKJ
27 km
Takamatsu AirportTAK
67 km
Tottori Sand Dunes Conan AirportTTJ
80 km
和気Railway station
1.8 km
熊山Railway station
4.4 km
吉永Railway station
5.7 km
日生港日生駅前港(中日生港)
15 km
瀬戸内観光汽船(フェリー待合所)Ferry port
15 km

Places near Wake

Places with a climate like Wake

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wake?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wake.
What is the hottest month in Wake?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Wake?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wake?
January is the wettest month with about 45 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wake?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Wake?
Wake has 12 postal codes: 709-0404, 709-0414, 709-0442, 709-0451, 709-0452, 709-0461, 709-0462, 709-0463, 709-0464, 709-0711, 709-0712, 709-0713.