When is the best time to go to Kumamoto
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
Kumamoto weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kumamoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 63mm | 4.5hrs | 11.2hrs |
Kumamoto's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kumamoto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kumamoto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 63mm 2.5 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 80mm | 4.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Kumamoto is generally a little damp 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 Kumamoto.
February is in the winter in Kumamoto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kumamoto weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 126mm | 5.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Kumamoto is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kumamoto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kumamoto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 168mm | 5.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Kumamoto's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Kumamoto.
April is in the spring in Kumamoto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 209mm | 6.1hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a very wet month in Kumamoto and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kumamoto.
May is in the spring in Kumamoto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 396mm | 4.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Kumamoto during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kumamoto.
June is in the summer in Kumamoto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 396mm 15.6 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 389mm | 6.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Kumamoto is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kumamoto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kumamoto and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 389mm 15.3 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 197mm | 7.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Kumamoto is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kumamoto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kumamoto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 197mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 169mm | 5.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
Kumamoto's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kumamoto.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kumamoto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Kumamoto weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 96mm | 6.1hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Kumamoto and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kumamoto, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kumamoto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 96mm 3.8 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 74mm | 5.3hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in November in Kumamoto is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kumamoto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kumamoto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Kumamoto weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 51mm | 4.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Kumamoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kumamoto, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kumamoto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kumamoto with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kumamoto weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 51mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 396mm 15.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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