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Miyagi, Japan

Watari

Watari is a town in Miyagi, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,846 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population32,846
Local time08:38
38.03° N, 140.85° EElevation 10 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes989-2371, 989-2372
The year in Watariweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low18° / 13°
Rain this month150mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Watari at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

186 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

48 mm of rain

Warmest sea24°C

August

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Watari

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct17°6°
Sat24 Oct16°11°7.4 mm
Sun25 Oct20°17°8.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°15°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct18°14°11.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°9°
Fri30 Oct14°11°16.1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°12°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov11°9°5.9 mm

When to go to Watari

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score242325456058565759664425
High5°5°8°13°17°20°23°26°23°18°13°8°
Low0°0°2°7°12°16°20°22°19°13°7°3°
Rain (mm)5250821071231631971861981507948
Wet days161413111213181816131318
Sea11°9°9°10°14°18°21°24°23°19°17°14°

What's on in Watari

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

Monuments and museums in Watari

All monuments

More museums: 亘理町立郷土資料館

Outdoors around Watari

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
Remains of YakushidōViewpoints
1.3 km
おおがわら天然温泉 いい湯Hot springs & thermal baths
2.8 km
Sendai Minami Golf ClubGolf courses
4 km
キャンプ場Camp sites
4.3 km
Smile TerraceViewpoints
5.1 km
casano-vaCamp sites
5.1 km
みやぎ蔵王白石スキー場Ski area · 6 km of pistes · 4 lifts
30 km
みやぎ蔵王えぼしリゾートSki area · 13 km of pistes · 9 lifts
32 km
みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパークSki area · 9 km of pistes · 3 lifts
34 km
みやぎ蔵王セントメリースキー場Ski area · 3 km of pistes · 5 lifts
36 km

Nature around Watari

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 Watari

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Watari

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

9.1Onagawa Chō 82 km →2011 · 136 km
7.7Onagawa Chō 58 km ↘1978 · 104 km
7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 147 km
7.3Minami-Sōma 54 km →2022 · 73 km

Tsunamis · Watari

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Watari

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

Watari from above

Postal codes

989-2371989-2372

Getting to Watari

Sendai AirportSDJ
13 km
Yamagata AirportGAJ
59 km
Fukushima AirportFKS
97 km
亘理Railway station
1 km
逢隈Railway station
3.6 km
浜吉田Railway station
5 km
仙台港名古屋フェリー埠頭 · 苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル
30 km
仙台港フェリーターミナルビルFerry port
30 km

Places near Watari

Places with a climate like Watari

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Watari?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Watari.
What is the hottest month in Watari?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Watari?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Watari?
August is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Watari?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.
What is the postal code of Watari?
Watari has 2 postal codes: 989-2371, 989-2372.