Climate Insights for Ibusuki

Ibusuki Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
June
523mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ibusuki is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2491mm of precipitation falls per year. Ibusuki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ibusuki is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Feb Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Mar Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Nov Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ibusuki vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 88mm Feb Precipitation: 122mm Mar Precipitation: 174mm Apr Precipitation: 195mm May Precipitation: 259mm Jun Precipitation: 523mm Jul Precipitation: 335mm Aug Precipitation: 214mm Sep Precipitation: 231mm Oct Precipitation: 125mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Dec Precipitation: 90mm
Precipitation

Ibusuki is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2491mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 208mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 523mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 88mm. That's 435mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Ibusuki is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ibusuki, which began on March 20, 2026. Ibusuki is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 628mm across the season with a monthly average of 209mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1073mm across the season with a monthly average of 358mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 300mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ibusuki based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C
13 °C
23 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
14 °C
23 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
523 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
15 °C
22 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
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