Kitakyushu Climate by Month
Kitakyushu experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kitakyushu is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a chilly 11°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kitakyushu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1687 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Kitakyushu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 282 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 76 mm over 20 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Kitakyushu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Kitakyushu in Japan
During the months of 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and September.
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 11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 282 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.
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