Climate Insights for Nishinoomote

Nishinoomote Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
12°C low
Wettest
June
464mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nishinoomote is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2379mm of precipitation falls per year. Nishinoomote receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nishinoomote 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 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Feb Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Mar Max: 17° 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: 27° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 28° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Nov Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Dec Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14°
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Nishinoomote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 103mm Feb Precipitation: 138mm Mar Precipitation: 180mm Apr Precipitation: 202mm May Precipitation: 253mm Jun Precipitation: 464mm Jul Precipitation: 216mm Aug Precipitation: 199mm Sep Precipitation: 226mm Oct Precipitation: 153mm Nov Precipitation: 147mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm
Precipitation

Nishinoomote is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2379mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 464mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 101mm. That's 362mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 38km/h Feb Wind Speed: 38km/h Mar Wind Speed: 36km/h Apr Wind Speed: 34km/h May Wind Speed: 32km/h Jun Wind Speed: 32km/h Jul Wind Speed: 29km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 32km/h Oct Wind Speed: 34km/h Nov Wind Speed: 33km/h Dec Wind Speed: 36km/h
Wind Speed

Nishinoomote is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 34km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/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 37km/h in winter, 34km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 33km/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 Nishinoomote, which began on March 20, 2026. Nishinoomote 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°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 635mm across the season with a monthly average of 212mm. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 878mm across the season with a monthly average of 293mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 525mm across the season with a monthly average of 175mm. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 342mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are strong, averaging 37km/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 Nishinoomote 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
12 °C
15 °C
38 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
15 °C
38 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
17 °C
36 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
20 °C
34 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
23 °C
32 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
25 °C
32 km/h
464 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
29 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
29 °C
29 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
32 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
25 °C
34 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
21 °C
33 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
16 °C
36 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
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