Climate Insights for Nichinan

Nichinan Shi, Miyazaki, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
June
376mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nichinan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2410mm of precipitation falls per year. Nichinan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nichinan 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 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 8° Feb Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Mar Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Apr Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nichinan vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Feb Precipitation: 116mm Mar Precipitation: 192mm Apr Precipitation: 161mm May Precipitation: 222mm Jun Precipitation: 376mm Jul Precipitation: 299mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Sep Precipitation: 344mm Oct Precipitation: 231mm Nov Precipitation: 120mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm
Precipitation

Nichinan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2410mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 376mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 92mm. That's 284mm 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 10km/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: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Nichinan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6km/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. 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Nichinan, which began on June 21, 2026. Nichinan 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 575mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. 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 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 837mm across the season with a monthly average of 279mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 695mm across the season with a monthly average of 232mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. 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 Nichinan 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
8 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
376 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
299 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
344 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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