When is the best time to go to Kagoshima
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.
Average temperatures in Kagoshima
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 88mm | 4.6hrs | 11.2hrs | 20°C |
The weather in January in Kagoshima is characteristically cool and a little damp.
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.
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.
Kagoshima weather in January »
February
| 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 pretty 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.
Kagoshima weather in February »
March
| 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 relatively bad 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.
April
| 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 inordinately 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.
May
| 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 very 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 396mm | 4.6hrs | 11.2hrs | 25°C |
June is a very wet, humid month in Kagoshima and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kagoshima, with some surprisingly 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.
July
| 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 not a good 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.
August
| 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 relatively bad 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.
September
| 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 extremely 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
| 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 88mm | 5.4hrs | 11.2hrs | 24°C |
The climate in Kagoshima during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kagoshima, with some surprisingly 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
| 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 pretty 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.
Other monthly averages
Kagoshima weather stats
| 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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