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Satsuma Climate by Month

Satsuma experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Satsuma is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Satsuma has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2390 mm of rainfall per year. Satsuma can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 547 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 92 mm of rainfall, spread across 18 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Satsuma can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (35 KM, 21 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Satsuma 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Satsuma?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Satsuma?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Satsuma?
    June tops the wettest month list with 547 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Satsuma?
    January is the driest month with 92 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Satsuma?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Satsuma

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 2°C
    NW 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    10°C | 0°C
    NW 14 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 2°C
    NW 14 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain