Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kumamoto Climate
Kumamoto is a city in Japan (21) with a population of about 738,907. Its average annual temperature is 16.7°C (62°F), with roughly 1978 mm of rain per year.
16.7°C
Avg Temp
1978
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kumamoto Climate
Kumamoto has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F) and receives about 1978 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.7°C
Avg Temp
1978
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 61 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 81 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 125 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 159 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 197 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 384 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 385 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 187 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 176 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 94 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 74 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 55 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 Kumamoto
The most comfortable months to visit Kumamoto are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kumamoto are typically October, May and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kumamoto, Japan has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C and about 1978 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kumamoto average about 32°C (90°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.