Kagoshima Weather & Climate: Japan

Climate by month across Kagoshima, Japan, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Kagoshima

Kagoshima in Japan sees its peak temperatures in August (32°C (90°F)) and its coolest in January (13°C (55°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Kagoshima, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Kagoshima offers pleasant conditions in April, May, October and November, with temperatures typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 26°C (79°F).

The hottest season always takes place in July, August and September.

Precipitation in Kagoshima varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in June with 522 mm (21 in) of rain, while December stays relatively dry with 87 mm (3.4 in). The region experiences its rainy season during April, May, June, July and September, when monthly rainfall can range from 190 mm (7.5 in) to 522 mm (21 in).

For those seeking sunshine, August usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Kagoshima by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kagoshima — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kagoshima)

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Kagoshima Yakushima Ibusuki Kirishima Minamitane Satsuma
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Climate map of Kagoshima

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Kagoshima 13°C (55°F) 32°C (90°F) 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) 2303 mm (91 in) 1,964 hours
Yakushima 16°C (61°F) 29°C (84°F) 12°C (54°F) 27°C (81°F) 2467 mm (97 in) 1,842 hours
Ibusuki 14°C (57°F) 32°C (90°F) 7°C (45°F) 26°C (79°F) 2354 mm (93 in) 1,964 hours
Kirishima 12°C (54°F) 32°C (90°F) 2°C (36°F) 24°C (75°F) 2289 mm (90 in) 1,964 hours
Minamitane 16°C (61°F) 30°C (86°F) 12°C (54°F) 27°C (81°F) 2331 mm (92 in) 1,842 hours
Satsuma 12°C (54°F) 32°C (90°F) 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) 2390 mm (94 in) 1,964 hours

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