Climate Insights for Maeda

Kimotsuki Gun, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
June
419mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maeda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2477mm of precipitation falls per year. Maeda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maeda 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: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Maeda vary considerably across the year, with a 28°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 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 October and November, 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: 86mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Mar Precipitation: 181mm Apr Precipitation: 161mm May Precipitation: 242mm Jun Precipitation: 419mm Jul Precipitation: 386mm Aug Precipitation: 161mm Sep Precipitation: 351mm Oct Precipitation: 189mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Dec Precipitation: 76mm
Precipitation

Maeda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2477mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 419mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 76mm. That's 342mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Maeda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Maeda, which began on June 21, 2026. Maeda 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 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 584mm across the season with a monthly average of 195mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 966mm across the season with a monthly average of 322mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 653mm across the season with a monthly average of 218mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Maeda 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
3 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Feb
5 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
242 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
419 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
386 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
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