What’s the climate like in Kumamoto?
The current climate in Kumamoto features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kumamoto in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2016.
On average, Kumamoto gets 2147 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto?
The best time to visit Kumamoto for mild to warm weather is March up to May and September up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kumamoto.
Climate Table of Kumamoto
The climate table of Kumamoto 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) | 11 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 88 | 120 | 151 | 166 | 434 | 415 | 291 | 184 | 92 | 75 | 65 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 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 July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2147 mm per year, averaging 179 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 65 mm in December, 66 mm in January and 75 mm in November
- Wettest months: 434 mm in June, 415 mm in July and 291 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kumamoto
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
This graph shows how much rainfall Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
This graph shows how much snow Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kumamoto, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kumamoto
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto by Month
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