Kagoshima, Japan Weather

Kagoshima,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
28°C
82.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,001 hPa

Feel like: 32 °C

Temperature: 28°C

Cloud: 81%

Humidity: 77%

Wind: NE - 16 km/h

Visibility: 14.96 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
28°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Fri
07 Aug
25°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Sat
08 Aug
25°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sun
09 Aug
24°C / 30°C
Overcast
Mon
10 Aug
25°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
17:00 PM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Overcast
77% 39 km/h
18:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Partly Cloudy
75% 44 km/h
19:00 PM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Mainly Clear
76% 43 km/h
20:00 PM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Mainly Clear
76% 43 km/h
21:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Mainly Clear
74% 44 km/h
22:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Drizzle
76% 44 km/h
23:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Clear Sky
72% 50 km/h
00:00 AM
25° / 30°
25° / 30°
Mainly Clear
73% 64 km/h
01:00 AM
25° / 30°
25° / 30°
Mainly Clear
75% 70 km/h
02:00 AM
25° / 31°
25° / 31°
Clear Sky
74% 72 km/h
03:00 AM
26° / 31°
26° / 31°
Mainly Clear
75% 72 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.33°C
  • Average low 24.6°C
  • Hottest day 36°C (02 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (19 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 75.03%
  • Days with precipitation 25 days
  • Highest precipitation 90 mm (06 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 27°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kagoshima over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kagoshima in the coming days

Rainfall in Kagoshima in the coming days

Kagoshima Climate Summary

Kagoshima features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 18.29ºC (64.92ºF), which is about 3.1% higher than the national average for Japan. Annually, the city experiences approximately 122.91 millimeters (4.84 inches) of rainfall, spread across 128.19 rainy days, accounting for 35.12% of the year.

Longitude 31.5968539
Latitude 130.5571392
Yearly high temperature 20.69ºC (69.24ºF)
Yearly low temperature 14.41ºC (57.94ºF)
Hottest month August 30.64ºC (87.15ºF)
Coldest month January 5.09ºC (41.16ºF)
Yearly precip 122.91mm (4.84in)
Days with rainfall 128.19 days (35.12%)
Driest month January (74.46%)
Wettest month June (87.16%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 10.86° / 5.09° 6.36 days
February 12.24° / 6.05° 9.55 days
March 15.23° / 8.29° 11.0 days
April 19.15° / 12.04° 9.91 days
May 23.34° / 16.11° 9.09 days
June 25.16° / 19.72° 17.73 days
July 28.91° / 23.18° 17.55 days
August 30.64° / 24.23° 12.36 days
September 27.88° / 21.68° 14.27 days
October 23.7° / 17.02° 6.64 days
November 18.47° / 12.35° 7.73 days
December 12.76° / 7.18° 6.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Kagoshima?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 30.64ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 5.09ºC).

2. What should I wear in Kagoshima today?

For today's very hot weather in Kagoshima, with the high temperatures above 31ºC (87.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks

Temperature

Early
24°C / 32°C
Morning
24°C / 30°C
Afternoon
24°C / 28°C
Evening
24°C / 29°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 446
  • CO 107
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 53
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 3
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,365

Sunrise / Sunset

20:36
10:10