When is the best time to go to Kagoshima

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kagoshima, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kagoshima weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kagoshima are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kagoshima January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 88mm 4.6hrs 11.2hrs 20°C

Kagoshima's weather in January is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kagoshima.

January is in the winter in Kagoshima and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kagoshima February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 103mm 4.7hrs 11.9hrs 19°C

February in Kagoshima is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kagoshima for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kagoshima and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kagoshima March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 156mm 5.2hrs 12.7hrs 20°C

The weather in March in Kagoshima is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kagoshima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Kagoshima and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kagoshima April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 222mm 5.4hrs 13.7hrs 21°C

Kagoshima's weather in April is typically mild and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kagoshima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Kagoshima and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 222mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kagoshima May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 255mm 5.5hrs 14.6hrs 23°C

May is a very wet month in Kagoshima and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kagoshima, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kagoshima and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 255mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kagoshima June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 396mm 4.6hrs 11.2hrs 25°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Kagoshima during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kagoshima, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kagoshima and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 396mm 15.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kagoshima July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 315mm 6.7hrs 11.9hrs 28°C

July in Kagoshima is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kagoshima for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Kagoshima and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Kagoshima August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 223mm 7.3hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Kagoshima is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kagoshima for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Kagoshima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kagoshima weather in August »

September

Kagoshima September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 215mm 6hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

Kagoshima's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kagoshima, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kagoshima and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kagoshima weather in September »

October

Kagoshima October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 110mm 6.2hrs 14.6hrs 26°C

October is a damp month in Kagoshima and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kagoshima, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kagoshima and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kagoshima weather in October »

November

Kagoshima November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 88mm 5.4hrs 11.2hrs 24°C

November is a a little damp month in Kagoshima and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kagoshima, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kagoshima and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kagoshima weather in November »

December

Kagoshima December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 73mm 4.9hrs 11.9hrs 22°C

December in Kagoshima is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kagoshima.

December is in the winter in Kagoshima and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kagoshima with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kagoshima weather stats

Kagoshima weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: December 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 11.2°C 52.2°F
Wettest month: June 396mm 15.6ins
Warmest sea: August 28.7°C 83.7°F
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