Gotō weather in July
In July, Gotō sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 225 mm of rain across 11.9 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in July, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Gotō's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gotō's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- 11.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 5:32 AM – 7:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical July day in Gotō reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 2°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 23 |
| 2 | 25 | 23 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 |
| 6 | 25 | 24 |
| 7 | 25 | 24 |
| 8 | 25 | 24 |
| 9 | 25 | 24 |
| 10 | 26 | 24 |
| 11 | 26 | 24 |
| 12 | 26 | 25 |
| 13 | 26 | 25 |
| 14 | 26 | 25 |
| 15 | 26 | 25 |
| 16 | 26 | 25 |
| 17 | 26 | 25 |
| 18 | 27 | 25 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 21 | 27 | 26 |
| 22 | 27 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 | 26 |
| 24 | 27 | 26 |
| 25 | 27 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How July really feels in Gotō
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 3 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Gotō weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 8° | 86 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 11° / 9° | 86 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 14° / 11° | 135 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 16° / 14° | 148 | 10.1 | 12.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 20° / 18° | 154 | 9.4 | 13.7 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 23° / 21° | 308 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 26° / 25° | 225 | 11.9 | 13.9 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 162 | 12.6 | 13.2 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 26° / 24° | 197 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 22° / 20° | 126 | 7.3 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 18° / 16° | 99 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 13° / 11° | 87 | 11.4 | 9.9 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 25 | 75 |
| 5 | 26 | 74 |
| 6 | 27 | 73 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 33 | 67 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Gotō gets around 225 mm of rain over 11.9 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 51 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 29 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 28 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the miserable band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Miserable (%) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 28 | 53 | 16 |
| 2 | 2 | 26 | 54 | 18 |
| 3 | 2 | 24 | 54 | 20 |
| 4 | 2 | 22 | 53 | 23 |
| 5 | 1 | 21 | 52 | 26 |
| 6 | 1 | 19 | 51 | 29 |
| 7 | 1 | 18 | 49 | 33 |
| 8 | 1 | 16 | 47 | 36 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 39 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 44 | 42 |
| 11 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 44 |
| 12 | 1 | 11 | 41 | 47 |
| 13 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 50 |
| 14 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 53 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 55 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 58 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 61 |
| 18 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 64 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 65 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 68 |
| 21 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 69 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 71 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 72 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 74 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 75 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 76 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 |
Wind in July
Winds average 21 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 22 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 20 | breezy |
| 19 | 20 | breezy |
| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | light breeze |
| 23 | 20 | light breeze |
| 24 | 20 | light breeze |
| 25 | 20 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | light breeze |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:24 AM to 5:41 AM, and sunset from 7:32 PM to 7:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:24 | 7:32 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:32 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:25 | 7:32 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:32 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:32 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:32 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:31 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:31 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:28 | 7:31 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:28 | 7:31 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:31 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:29 | 7:30 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:30 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:30 |
| 15 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:29 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 5:32 | 7:29 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:32 | 7:29 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:28 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:28 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:27 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:35 | 7:27 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:35 | 7:26 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:36 | 7:26 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:25 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:25 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:38 | 7:24 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:39 | 7:23 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:39 | 7:23 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:40 | 7:22 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:41 | 7:21 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:41 | 7:20 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.09 kWh/m² to a high of 5.61 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 5.51 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gotō
In July, Gotō sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gotō sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is July a good time to visit Gotō?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Gotō for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gotō in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Gotō sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 25°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gotō in July
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 16°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 23 to Dec 7 — about 6.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 16 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 24 | Warm |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Gotō in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gotō peaks around July 14 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Gotō in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gotō is worst in April — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (July, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Gotō?
Gotō sits at 32.7°N, 128.8°E, 46 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Fukuechō, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Gotō
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gotō.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gotō has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 410 m around an average of 87 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 443 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 422 m.
The land around Gotō is covered by trees (65%) and cropland (20%) within 3 km, water (58%) and trees (35%) within 16 km, and water (95%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gotō (32.6842°, 128.8068°, elevation 46 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).