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Weather in December in Kagoshima

Considering a trip to Kagoshima this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Kagoshima in December?

Kagoshima is a region in Japan. December in Kagoshima generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Kirishima at 14°C to pleasant in Yoron at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Yoron and 4°C in Kirishima.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirishima with an average of 83 mm to high rainfall in Yakushima with 130 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Kagoshima, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Kagoshima enjoys a balanced 144 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Kagoshima, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kagoshima's yearly weather, check out our Kagoshima climate page.

Where to go in Kagoshima in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kagoshima on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kagoshima?

Kagoshima

In December Kagoshima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kagoshima
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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21°C 
12°C 
159 hours 
113 mm 
13 days 
15°C 
7°C 
144 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
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13°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kagoshima

Yakushima

In December Yakushima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Yakushima
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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22°C 
18°C 
133 hours 
147 mm 
18 days 
18°C 
14°C 
121 hours 
130 mm 
21 days 
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16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
144 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Yakushima

Ibusuki

In December Ibusuki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ibusuki
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
21°C 
14°C 
159 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
16°C 
9°C 
144 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
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14°C 
7°C 
131 hours 
98 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Ibusuki

Kirishima

In December Kirishima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kirishima
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
9°C 
159 hours 
108 mm 
12 days 
14°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
83 mm 
15 days 
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12°C 
2°C 
131 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kirishima

Minamitane

In December Minamitane generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Minamitane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
22°C 
19°C 
133 hours 
143 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
14°C 
121 hours 
113 mm 
19 days 
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16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
127 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Minamitane

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kagoshima, in Japan.

Is December the best time to visit Kagoshima?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Kagoshima with overall tolerable weather in Kagoshima.

Generally speaking, October and November provide pleasant weather in Kagoshima. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and September tend to be poor.

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