Kagoshima Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kagoshima (Kagoshima) in January 2024?

The climate in Kagoshima during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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.

Kagoshima weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.4°C 52.5°F
Nightly temperature 2.2°C 36°F
Average temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 20.1°C 68.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd 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.

January temperatures in Kagoshima

Kagoshima average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kagoshima average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kagoshima average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kagoshima in January 2024.

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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
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