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Satsumasendai Climate by Month

Satsumasendai 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 explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Satsumasendai is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 7°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Satsumasendai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2375 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 530 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 101 mm over 19 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Satsumasendai. 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

Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kagoshima, Japan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Satsumasendai in Japan

During the months of May, October and November 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 Satsumasendai?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Satsumasendai?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Satsumasendai?
    June tops the wettest month list with 530 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Satsumasendai?
    January is the driest month with 101 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Satsumasendai?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Satsumasendai

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 4°C
    NW 22 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    12°C | 4°C
    NW 14 km/h
    1.3 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    12°C | 3°C
    N 18 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain