Kagoshima Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kagoshima, Japan in October.

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Kagoshima Yakushima Ibusuki Kirishima

Are you planning a trip a to Kagoshima, Japan in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kagoshima in October

Kagoshima, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Kagoshima generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Kirishima to 27°C (81°F) in Yoron. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Yoron and 15°C (59°F) in Kirishima.

To explore the conditions in Kagoshima, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Satsuma with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Minamitane with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Kagoshima receives about 185 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Kagoshima by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kagoshima — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kagoshima)

January13°C (55°F) February14°C (57°F) March17°C (63°F) April22°C (72°F) May25°C (77°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August32°C (90°F) September30°C (86°F) October26°C (79°F) November21°C (70°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kagoshima in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kagoshima.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kagoshima

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Kagoshima, Japan?

Temperature range in Kagoshima (October)

Precipitation variation in Kagoshima (October)

Kagoshima

In October Kagoshima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
185 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Yakushima

In October Yakushima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
162 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Ibusuki

In October Ibusuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
185 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Kirishima

In October Kirishima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
185 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Minamitane

In October Minamitane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
162 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
178 mm (7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kagoshima in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kagoshima 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Yakushima 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Ibusuki 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Kirishima 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Minamitane 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Satsuma 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Kagoshima weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kagoshima, Japan in October?

Kagoshima, Japan typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kagoshima average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kagoshima, Japan in October?

In Kagoshima, the average daytime high in October is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Kagoshima, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Kagoshima, Japan sees substantial rainfall in October. Kagoshima typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kagoshima, Japan?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Kagoshima, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Kagoshima.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Kagoshima. The weather in June, July and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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