Climate Insights for Koshima

Kumage-gun, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
February
13°C low
Wettest
June
501mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Koshima is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2645mm of precipitation falls per year. Koshima receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Koshima 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Feb Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Mar Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 15° Apr Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° May Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jun Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 24° Average: 24° Min: 23° Nov Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Dec Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 14°
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Koshima sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°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: 134mm Feb Precipitation: 157mm Mar Precipitation: 201mm Apr Precipitation: 221mm May Precipitation: 290mm Jun Precipitation: 501mm Jul Precipitation: 261mm Aug Precipitation: 208mm Sep Precipitation: 214mm Oct Precipitation: 158mm Nov Precipitation: 160mm Dec Precipitation: 139mm
Precipitation

Koshima is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2645mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 220mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 501mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 134mm. That's 368mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 41km/h Feb Wind Speed: 40km/h Mar Wind Speed: 38km/h Apr Wind Speed: 36km/h May Wind Speed: 34km/h Jun Wind Speed: 34km/h Jul Wind Speed: 31km/h Aug Wind Speed: 31km/h Sep Wind Speed: 33km/h Oct Wind Speed: 35km/h Nov Wind Speed: 35km/h Dec Wind Speed: 39km/h
Wind Speed

Koshima is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 36km/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 41km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 31km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/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 40km/h in winter, 36km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 35km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Koshima, which began on March 20, 2026. Koshima 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 711mm across the season with a monthly average of 237mm. Winds are strong, averaging 36km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 971mm across the season with a monthly average of 324mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 533mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are strong, averaging 40km/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 Koshima 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
13 °C
15 °C
41 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
15 °C
40 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
18 °C
38 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
20 °C
36 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
23 °C
34 km/h
290 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
25 °C
34 km/h
501 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
27 °C
33 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
24 °C
35 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
21 °C
35 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
17 °C
39 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
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