What’s the climate like in Kirishima?
The current climate in Kirishima features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kirishima in recent years was 36°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2023.
On average, Kirishima gets 2778 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kirishima 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 Kirishima?
The best time to visit Kirishima for mild to warm weather is March up to May, October and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kirishima.
Climate Table of Kirishima
The climate table of Kirishima 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 116 | 148 | 186 | 275 | 547 | 523 | 300 | 302 | 116 | 112 | 82 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 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: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2778 mm per year, averaging 232 mm per month
- Snowfall: 2,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in January, 82 mm in December and 112 mm in November
- Wettest months: 547 mm in June, 523 mm in July and 302 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kirishima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kirishima, 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 Kirishima
This graph shows how much rainfall Kirishima, 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 Kirishima
This graph shows how much snow Kirishima, 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 Kirishima
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kirishima, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kirishima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kirishima, 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 Kirishima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kirishima, 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 Kirishima
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kirishima, 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.
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Average Weather in Kirishima by Month
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