Kagoshima weather in January
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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