Climate Insights for Isa

Isa Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
534mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Isa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2549mm of precipitation falls per year. Isa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Isa 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Feb Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Isa vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 82mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 260mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 534mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 406mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Isa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2549mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 212mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 534mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 82mm. That's 452mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Isa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/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 Isa, which began on March 20, 2026. Isa 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 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 621mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1173mm across the season with a monthly average of 391mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 469mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 285mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 Isa 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
4 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
82 mm
1 cm
Feb
5 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
119 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
534 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
406 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
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