Kagoshima weather in January (Kagoshima, Japan)

Planning a trip to Kagoshima in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kagoshima generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Kagoshima in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Kagoshima in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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