Average Monthly Sunshine in Kagoshima

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kagoshima receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kagoshima varies. It peaks at 210 hours in August and drops to 107 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1955 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kagoshima, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours.

Kagoshima’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kagoshima enjoys an average of 1955 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Kagoshima’s wettest month, receives 180 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kagoshima Precipitation page.