The climate of Kagoshima
The current climate in Kagoshima features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kagoshima, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kagoshima in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kagoshima gets 2602 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kagoshima runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Kagoshima?
The best time to visit Kagoshima for mild to warm weather is February up to April and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kagoshima.
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Climate Table of Kagoshima
The climate table of Kagoshima shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 15 |
Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 121 | 139 | 188 | 247 | 577 | 470 | 276 | 222 | 79 | 108 | 101 |
Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kagoshima, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kagoshima
Yearly Temperature in Kagoshima
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kagoshima, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kagoshima
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kagoshima
Average Snowfall per Month in Kagoshima
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kagoshima
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kagoshima, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kagoshima
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Average weather in Kagoshima by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kagoshima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.