Climate Insights for Makurazaki

Makurazaki Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
June
502mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makurazaki is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2472mm of precipitation falls per year. Makurazaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makurazaki 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 9°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Feb Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 9° Mar Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 10°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Makurazaki vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°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 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 96mm Feb Precipitation: 127mm Mar Precipitation: 171mm Apr Precipitation: 189mm May Precipitation: 254mm Jun Precipitation: 502mm Jul Precipitation: 336mm Aug Precipitation: 191mm Sep Precipitation: 239mm Oct Precipitation: 126mm Nov Precipitation: 143mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm
Precipitation

Makurazaki is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2472mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 502mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 96mm. That's 406mm 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 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Makurazaki is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 26km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 21km/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 Makurazaki, which began on March 20, 2026. Makurazaki 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 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 614mm across the season with a monthly average of 205mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1028mm across the season with a monthly average of 343mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 509mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 321mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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 Makurazaki 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
9 °C
14 °C
26 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
14 °C
26 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
18 °C
24 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
21 °C
23 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
502 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
21 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
15 °C
26 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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