Kirishima Climate by Month
Kirishima experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kirishima is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kirishima has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2289 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 515 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 83 mm over 15 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kirishima. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kirishima.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kirishima in Japan
During the months of April, May and October 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 12°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 515 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.
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