Climate Insights for Tarumizu

Tarumizu Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
June
455mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tarumizu is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2349mm of precipitation falls per year. Tarumizu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tarumizu 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° Feb Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° 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: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Tarumizu 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°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 October and November, with a 6°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: 74mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Mar Precipitation: 177mm Apr Precipitation: 189mm May Precipitation: 264mm Jun Precipitation: 455mm Jul Precipitation: 301mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Sep Precipitation: 231mm Oct Precipitation: 138mm Nov Precipitation: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 67mm
Precipitation

Tarumizu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2349mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 196mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 455mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 67mm. That's 388mm 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: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Tarumizu 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 June, 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 Tarumizu, which began on June 21, 2026. Tarumizu 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°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 631mm 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 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 987mm across the season with a monthly average of 329mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm 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 Tarumizu 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
5 °C
12 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Feb
6 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
455 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
301 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
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