Climate Insights for Kurume

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
July
355 mm rain14 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kurume is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,014 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kurume receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kurume 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 2°C.The climate in Kurume is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 79.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Kurume receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kurume 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 36°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°AprMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Kurume vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kurume vary considerably across the year, with a 54°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 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 212mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 335mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 355mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 253mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 194mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 1mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 13.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 14inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Kurume is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,014 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 355 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 60 mm. That's 295 mm less than July, 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.Kurume is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 14 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.4 in. That's 11.6 in less than July, 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
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Kurume is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kurume is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kurume 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 Kurume 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
10 °C50 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
9 km/h6 mph
90 mm3.5 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h5 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h5 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
355 mm14 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h5 mph
253 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
194 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
24 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in