Climate Insights for Kagoshima

The climate in Kagoshima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2,310 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kagoshima receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kagoshima 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 6°C.The climate in Kagoshima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 91 in of precipitation falls per year. Kagoshima receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kagoshima 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 42°F.

Temperatures in Kagoshima vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kagoshima vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Kagoshima is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 454 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 70 mm. That's 384 mm 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.Kagoshima is a very wet location, receiving approximately 91 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 17.9 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.8 in. That's 15.1 in 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.

Kagoshima is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Kagoshima is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

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