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Kagoshima Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Kagoshima is a region in Japan. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Kagoshima over the year. What is the best time to visit Kagoshima?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Kagoshima over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Kagoshima in January
In January the weather in Kagoshima ranges from less favorable in Satsumasendai to good in Ibusuki. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kirishima with 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Yoron with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Kagoshima.
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in February
In February the weather in Kagoshima ranges from less favorable in Satsuma to mixed in Kagoshima. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Satsuma with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Yoron with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in March
In March the weather in Kagoshima ranges from less favorable in Yakushima to good in Ibusuki. The temperatures range from moderate in Satsumasendai with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Yoron with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in April
In April the weather in Kagoshima ranges from mixed in Yakushima to good in Kagoshima. The temperatures range from pleasant in Satsumasendai with 20°C (68°F) to high in Yoron with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in July
In July the weather in Kagoshima ranges from less favorable in Kagoshima to very good in Minamitane. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Yakushima with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Kagoshima with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in August
In August the weather in Kagoshima ranges from mixed in Ibusuki to very good in Yakushima. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Yakushima with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Kagoshima with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Kagoshima. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in September
In September the weather in Kagoshima ranges from less favorable in Kagoshima to mixed in Yakushima. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Yakushima with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Kagoshima with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Kagoshima in December
In December the weather in Kagoshima ranges from mixed in Satsumasendai to good in Kagoshima. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kirishima with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Yoron with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kagoshima in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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