Kure Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kure can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Kure. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kure has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1550 mm of rainfall annually. Kure can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 239 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 60 mm of rainfall, spread across 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kure Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Kure experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.1 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.6 hours in January, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kure.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Kure
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of May, June 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 239 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.
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