Climate Insights for Maeda

Kimotsuki Gun, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
June
448mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maeda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2396mm of precipitation falls per year. Maeda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maeda 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° 15° 20° 25° 30° 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: 12° Apr Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Dec Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Maeda vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°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 5°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 82mm Feb Precipitation: 120mm Mar Precipitation: 186mm Apr Precipitation: 191mm May Precipitation: 261mm Jun Precipitation: 448mm Jul Precipitation: 260mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Sep Precipitation: 251mm Oct Precipitation: 168mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Dec Precipitation: 76mm
Precipitation

Maeda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2396mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 200mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 448mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 76mm. That's 371mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Maeda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Maeda, which began on June 21, 2026. Maeda 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 638mm across the season with a monthly average of 213mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 939mm across the season with a monthly average of 313mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 541mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Maeda 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
16 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
448 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
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