Climate Insights for Nishinoomote

Nishinoomote Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
12°C low
Wettest
June
417mm rain
Best to Visit
December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nishinoomote is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2330mm 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

0° 5° 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: 25° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 28° 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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Average
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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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 106mm Feb Precipitation: 136mm Mar Precipitation: 186mm Apr Precipitation: 197mm May Precipitation: 255mm Jun Precipitation: 417mm Jul Precipitation: 199mm Aug Precipitation: 194mm Sep Precipitation: 228mm Oct Precipitation: 176mm Nov Precipitation: 140mm Dec Precipitation: 96mm
Precipitation

Nishinoomote is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2330mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 417mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 96mm. That's 321mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Nishinoomote is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 28km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Nishinoomote, which began on September 23, 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 638mm across the season with a monthly average of 213mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/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 810mm across the season with a monthly average of 270mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 544mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/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 339mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 13°
Feb 14°
Mar 16°
Apr 19°
May 22°
Jun 25°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 24°
Nov 20°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Nishinoomote is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 96mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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
28 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
15 °C
29 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
17 °C
26 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
23 °C
23 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
25 °C
22 km/h
417 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
25 °C
26 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
16 °C
27 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
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