Kagoshima weather in January (Kagoshima, Japan)

Is Kagoshima a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Kagoshima usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 13°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Kagoshima in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 131 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kagoshima climate page with graphs.

 

Kagoshima, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 131 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kagoshima.

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