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Karatsu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Friday at 20° · coldest night Thursday at 13°

The short of it: Karatsu weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 16 °C (62 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high 18 °C (64 °F), low 14 °C (58 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:00 local time.

KARATSU, Tuesday. — Light rain is the word from the Karatsu station, with a high of 18° and a low of 14°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 18°. Winds are light from the N, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 20°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 13°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 26 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 10°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Karatsu runs from 10° at night to 18° by day, with some 87 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 31°, January the coldest at 3°, and June the wettest with 286 mm. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 34 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 46 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy16°15°4 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy16°15°4 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy16°15°3 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy16°15°3 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy16°15°2 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear16°15°2 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear16°15°3 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear16°15°3 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear15°14°2 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear15°14°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear16°16°3 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear17°16°4 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear18°17°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy18°17°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast18°17°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast18°17°4 km/h–
3 PMOvercast18°16°4 km/h–
4 PMOvercast17°16°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast17°16°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast16°15°2 km/h–
7 PMOvercast16°15°2 km/h–
8 PMOvercast15°15°3 km/h–
9 PMOvercast15°14°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast14°14°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light rain, high 18°, low 14°, 8.6 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 6:46 AM, down 5:20 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today14°18°8.6 mm33 km/h10 h 34 min
Wednesday14°18°dry9 km/h10 h 33 min
Thursday13°19°dry13 km/h10 h 31 min
Friday15°20°dry9 km/h10 h 29 min
Saturday17°20°8.6 mm11 km/h10 h 28 min
Sunday18°19°8.8 mm26 km/h10 h 26 min
Monday17°19°dry21 km/h10 h 25 min

Warmest: Friday at 20°. Wettest: Sunday, 8.8 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 33 km/h.

The Almanac · Karatsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Karatsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 18°, with nights near 10°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Karatsu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Karatsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°3°65 mm14 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
February11°4°73 mm13 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
March14°7°106 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April19°11°134 mm12 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
May23°16°131 mm11 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
June26°20°286 mm11 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
July29°24°270 mm12 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦
August31°25°182 mm11 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
September28°21°229 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October23°16°102 mm13 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November18°10°87 mm11 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦✦
December12°5°80 mm13 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Karatsu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Karatsu today?

Right now it is 16 °C (62 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high is 18 °C (64 °F) and tonight’s low 14 °C (58 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Karatsu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 26 mm (1.0 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Karatsu?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Karatsu at present.

What is the warmest month in Karatsu?

August, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 3 °C (38 °F). The wettest month is June, with 286 mm (11.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Karatsu?

May and October. May brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain; October highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 102 mm (4.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Karatsu?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 3 °C (38 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Imarichō-kōSaga21 km SSW18°10°92 mm
ItoshimaFukuoka23 km ENE18°10°83 mm
Maebaru-chūōFukuoka25 km ENE18°10°83 mm
OgiSaga28 km SE18°9°82 mm
TakeoSaga28 km S18°9°86 mm
SaseboNagasaki38 km SW17°10°99 mm
SagaSaga39 km SE19°9°79 mm
KashimaSaga39 km SSE18°9°82 mm

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