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Weather in January in Kagoshima

Thinking about venturing to Kagoshima this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Kagoshima in January?

Kagoshima is a region in Japan. January in Kagoshima generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Kirishima at 12°C to pleasant in Yoron at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Yoron and 2°C in Kirishima. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Kagoshima where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirishima with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Yakushima with 144 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 131 hours of sunlight expected in Kagoshima. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at January'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 January

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kagoshima?

Kagoshima

In January Kagoshima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kagoshima
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15°C 
7°C 
144 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
13°C 
5°C 
131 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
14°C 
6°C 
141 hours 
119 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kagoshima

Yakushima

In January Yakushima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Yakushima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
14°C 
121 hours 
130 mm 
21 days 
16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
144 mm 
23 days 
16°C 
12°C 
114 hours 
152 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Yakushima

Ibusuki

In January Ibusuki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ibusuki
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16°C 
9°C 
144 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
7°C 
131 hours 
98 mm 
18 days 
15°C 
7°C 
141 hours 
126 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Ibusuki

Kirishima

In January Kirishima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kirishima
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14°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
83 mm 
15 days 
12°C 
2°C 
131 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
14°C 
3°C 
141 hours 
118 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kirishima

Minamitane

In January Minamitane generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Minamitane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
14°C 
121 hours 
113 mm 
19 days 
16°C 
12°C 
109 hours 
127 mm 
21 days 
17°C 
12°C 
114 hours 
138 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Minamitane

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

Is January the best time to visit Kagoshima?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kagoshima with often unpleasant weather in Kagoshima.

Generally speaking, October and November provide pleasant weather in Kagoshima. In contrast, June, July and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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