What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2602 mm per year, averaging 217 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 74 mm in January, 79 mm in October and 101 mm in December
- Wettest months: 577 mm in June, 470 mm in July and 276 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Plan your next vacation
Don’t miss the best vacation deals for Kagoshima and see what our partners have for you.
Table of Contents
Average Temperature per Month in Kagoshima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kagoshima, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kagoshima
This graph shows how much rainfall Kagoshima, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kagoshima
This graph shows how much snow Kagoshima, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kagoshima
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Kagoshima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kagoshima, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kagoshima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kagoshima, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kagoshima
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kagoshima, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Kagoshima
Have you been to Kagoshima?
Share your weather experiences in Kagoshima.
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.
Popular destinations in Japan
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in Japan.
