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Kumamoto Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Kumamoto is a region in Japan. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Kumamoto over the year. What is the best time to visit Kumamoto?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Kumamoto over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Kumamoto in January
In January the weather in Kumamoto ranges from less favorable in Minamioguni to mixed in Kumamoto. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Takamori with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Amakusa with 12°C (54°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Kumamoto.
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto 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).
Kumamoto in February
In February the weather in Kumamoto is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Minamioguni with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Amakusa with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto 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).
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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).
Kumamoto in April
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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).
Kumamoto in May
In May the weather in Kumamoto ranges from mixed in Hitoyoshi to very good in Kumamoto. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Amakusa to 25°C (77°F) in Kami Amakusa.
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto in May 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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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).
Kumamoto in July
In July the weather in Kumamoto is generally less favorable. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Amakusa with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Kami Amakusa 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 Kumamoto 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).
Kumamoto in August
In August the weather in Kumamoto ranges from mixed in Hitoyoshi to good in Kumamoto. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Takamori to 33°C (91°F) in Kami Amakusa. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Kumamoto. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto 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).
Kumamoto in September
In September the weather in Kumamoto ranges from mixed in Hitoyoshi to very good in Kumamoto. September is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 28°C (82°F) in Takamori to 30°C (86°F) in Kami Amakusa.
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto 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).
Kumamoto in October
In October the weather in Kumamoto ranges from very good in Minamioguni to excellent in Kumamoto. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Minamioguni to 25°C (77°F) in Kami Amakusa.
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto in October 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).
Kumamoto in November
In November the weather in Kumamoto ranges from good in Minamioguni to very good in Kumamoto. The temperatures range from moderate in Minamioguni with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Amakusa with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Kumamoto in November 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).
Kumamoto in December
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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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