Climate of Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kumamoto (Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 718,232.
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Kumamoto has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 718,232. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.3°C / 41.5°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 55 mm / 2.2 in (December) to 387 mm / 15.2 in (July) — about 1981 mm / 78 in across the year. Kumamoto is the capital of Kumamoto Prefecture. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kumamoto's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3°C41.5°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| February | 6.4°C43.5°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| March | 9.9°C49.8°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| April | 15.2°C59.4°F | 160 mm6.3″ | — |
| May | 19.5°C67.1°F | 197 mm7.8″ | — |
| June | 23°C73.4°F | 383 mm15.1″ | — |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 387 mm15.2″ | — |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 187 mm7.4″ | — |
| September | 24°C75.2°F | 176 mm6.9″ | — |
| October | 18.5°C65.3°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 12.8°C55°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 7.4°C45.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kumamoto?
Kumamoto does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kumamoto's warmest month is August at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is December with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kumamoto?
Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.3°C / 41.5°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1981 mm / 78 in, with the wettest month being July (387 mm / 15.2 in) and the driest December (55 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Kumamoto in August?
The average temperature in Kumamoto in August is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 187 mm / 7.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kumamoto?
The driest month in Kumamoto is December, with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.4°C / 45.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Kumamoto?
The wettest month in Kumamoto is July, with approximately 387 mm / 15.2 in of average monthly rainfall.