Climate Insights for Tsuruda

Satsuma Gun, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
6°C low
Wettest
July
491mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tsuruda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2593mm of precipitation falls per year. Tsuruda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tsuruda 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Feb Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Mar Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Oct Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Nov Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Dec Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tsuruda vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 6°C and an average of 9°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 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: 94mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 243mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 488mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 491mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 304mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tsuruda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2593mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 216mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 491mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 92mm. That's 399mm less than July, 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Tsuruda 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 February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Tsuruda, which began on June 21, 2026. Tsuruda 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 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°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 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1105mm across the season with a monthly average of 368mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 596mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Tsuruda 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
6 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
94 mm
2 cm
Feb
6 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
123 mm
1 cm
Mar
9 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
488 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
491 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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