Climate of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kagoshima (Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 555,352.
Located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, Kagoshima has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 555,352. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 72 mm / 2.8 in (December) to 437 mm / 17.2 in (June) — about 2296 mm / 90.4 in across the year. Kagoshima is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kagoshima's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3°C45.1°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| February | 8.2°C46.8°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| March | 11.3°C52.3°F | 164 mm6.5″ | — |
| April | 16°C60.8°F | 223 mm8.8″ | — |
| May | 19.7°C67.5°F | 240 mm9.4″ | — |
| June | 23°C73.4°F | 437 mm17.2″ | — |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 327 mm12.9″ | — |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 238 mm9.4″ | — |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 218 mm8.6″ | — |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| November | 14.5°C58.1°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 9.4°C48.9°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kagoshima?
Kagoshima does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kagoshima's warmest month is August at an average of 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kagoshima?
Kagoshima, in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 2296 mm / 90.4 in, with the wettest month being June (437 mm / 17.2 in) and the driest December (72 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Kagoshima in August?
The average temperature in Kagoshima in August is 27.3°C / 81.1°F, with rainfall of about 238 mm / 9.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kagoshima?
The driest month in Kagoshima is December, with about 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 9.4°C / 48.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Kagoshima?
The wettest month in Kagoshima is June, with approximately 437 mm / 17.2 in of average monthly rainfall.