Kagoshima Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kagoshima is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kagoshima has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2303 mm (91 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Kagoshima shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 523 mm (21 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kagoshima Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kagoshima.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 77%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year