Kurume Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kurume can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall 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 Kurume. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kurume has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1969 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Kurume can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 385 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 69 mm of rainfall, spread across 19 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kurume Precipitation page.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
Kurume can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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 Kurume.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Kurume
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kurume 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May, June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°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 385 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
