Kagoshima Climate by Month
Kagoshima experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kagoshima is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kagoshima has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2303 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kagoshima shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, with an average of 523 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 88 mm of rainfall over 17 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kagoshima serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kagoshima.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kagoshima in Japan
During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 523 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 88 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.
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