Minamitane Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Minamitane, Kagoshima, Japan is 23°C (73°F), with daytime highs ranging from 16°C (61°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Minamitane compares to cities worldwide.
Minamitane Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Minamitane is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 27°C (81°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Minamitane by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 230 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Minamitane vs Japan
The map below shows the annual temperature across Japan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Minamitane vs World: Temperature Compared
Minamitane's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Minamitane?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Minamitane, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 65% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Minamitane's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Minamitane climate page.
