Climate Insights for Shibushi

Shibushi-shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
435mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shibushi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2389mm of precipitation falls per year. Shibushi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shibushi 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Feb Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jun Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shibushi vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°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: 75mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Mar Precipitation: 179mm Apr Precipitation: 189mm May Precipitation: 261mm Jun Precipitation: 435mm Jul Precipitation: 285mm Aug Precipitation: 244mm Sep Precipitation: 269mm Oct Precipitation: 162mm Nov Precipitation: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 67mm
Precipitation

Shibushi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2389mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 435mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 67mm. That's 368mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Shibushi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Shibushi, which began on June 21, 2026. Shibushi 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 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 629mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 965mm across the season with a monthly average of 322mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 540mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 255mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Shibushi 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
4 °C
12 °C
10 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
435 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
269 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
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