Oita Prefecture

Region · Kyushu, 🇯🇵 Japan

Population 1,121,589

Area 6,340 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.pref.oita.jp

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Oita's Essential Wonders

Oita Prefecture is defined by its geothermal activity and historical landmarks. Beppu features the 'Hells,' including the cobalt blue Umi Jigoku and the red-tinted Chinoike Jigoku. Natural landscapes extend to the Kuju Mountain Range, home to the volcanic Mt. Kuju. In Oita city, the 16th-century Funai Castle ruins provide a glimpse into the region's feudal history, while the nearby city hall serves as the administrative hub. These locations highlight the mix of volcanic geology and traditional Japanese architecture found across the region.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–15°
3° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 0°–18°
4° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–20°
6° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–24°
11° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–27°
15° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 17°–30°
20° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–33°
24° at night
18 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–34°
25° at night
18 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 18°–31°
22° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 12°–28°
17° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 5°–23°
11° at night
9 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–17°
5° at night
9 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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Oita Prefecture

Featured Lists

Oita's Essential Wonders

Oita Prefecture — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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