Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kagoshima Climate
Kagoshima is a city in Japan (18) with a population of about 595,049. Its average annual temperature is 17.8°C (64°F), with roughly 2276 mm of rain per year.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
2276
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kagoshima Climate
Kagoshima has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and receives about 2276 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.8°C
Avg Temp
2276
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 46° | 81 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 107 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 165 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 221 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 241 mm |
| June | 24° / 74° | 435 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 312 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 228 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 219 mm |
| October | 20° / 69° | 107 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 86 mm |
| December | 10° / 49° | 74 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kagoshima
The most comfortable months to visit Kagoshima are typically October, November and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kagoshima are typically October, November and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kagoshima, Japan has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C and about 2276 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kagoshima average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.