Climate Insights for Makurazaki

Makurazaki Shi, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
June
446mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makurazaki is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2522mm of precipitation falls per year. Makurazaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makurazaki 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 9°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Feb Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Mar Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Dec Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Makurazaki vary considerably across the year, with a 23°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 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 98mm Feb Precipitation: 129mm Mar Precipitation: 181mm Apr Precipitation: 158mm May Precipitation: 241mm Jun Precipitation: 446mm Jul Precipitation: 417mm Aug Precipitation: 117mm Sep Precipitation: 334mm Oct Precipitation: 159mm Nov Precipitation: 143mm Dec Precipitation: 99mm
Precipitation

Makurazaki is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2522mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 210mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 446mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 98mm. That's 348mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Makurazaki is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap 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 Makurazaki, which began on June 21, 2026. Makurazaki 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 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 581mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 980mm across the season with a monthly average of 327mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 636mm across the season with a monthly average of 212mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Makurazaki 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
9 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
417 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
334 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
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