Kagoshima has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Kagoshima has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C across all 26 cities, with approximately 2364 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Satsuma with average July highs of 32.7°C, while Satsuma is the coldest with average January lows of -3.0°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 18.0°C | 1.2°C | 9.6°C | 77% | 77 | 4.3 | 2.50 |
| February | ⛅ | 19.0°C | 1.6°C | 10.3°C | 76% | 109 | 4.3 | 3.10 |
| March | 🌧️ | 21.0°C | 3.4°C | 12.2°C | 76% | 168 | 4.2 | 3.90 |
| April | 🌧️ | 23.4°C | 7.4°C | 15.4°C | 77% | 193 | 3.8 | 4.80 |
| May | 🌧️ | 26.3°C | 12.7°C | 19.5°C | 80% | 231 | 3.4 | 5.00 |
| June | 🌧️ | 28.3°C | 17.1°C | 22.7°C | 85% | 460 | 3.4 | 4.30 |
| July | 🌧️ | 31.3°C | 22.0°C | 26.6°C | 86% | 319 | 3.3 | 5.40 |
| August | 🌧️ | 31.8°C | 23.1°C | 27.5°C | 83% | 244 | 3.5 | 5.40 |
| September | 🌧️ | 30.4°C | 18.6°C | 24.5°C | 81% | 249 | 3.4 | 4.50 |
| October | ⛅ | 27.4°C | 12.4°C | 19.9°C | 77% | 131 | 3.6 | 3.80 |
| November | ⛅ | 23.7°C | 7.0°C | 15.3°C | 77% | 104 | 3.7 | 2.90 |
| December | 🌤️ | 19.8°C | 2.7°C | 11.3°C | 77% | 79 | 4.1 | 2.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 26 cities in Kagoshima
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 26 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 86% in July · annual avg 79%
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 19.4°C), while the coldest year was 1993 (avg: 17.0°C).
Averaged across all 26 cities in Kagoshima · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 26 cities in Kagoshima · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 26 cities in Kagoshima for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 11.4°C | 18.6°C | 25.8°C | 2943 | 81% | 3.6 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 12.8°C | 19.4°C | 26.0°C | 3293 | 82% | 3.7 m/s |
2023 | 11.5°C | 18.7°C | 25.8°C | 3283 | 80% | 3.6 m/s |
2022 | 11.6°C | 18.2°C | 24.8°C | 2727 | 79% | 3.6 m/s |
2021 | 11.3°C | 18.3°C | 25.2°C | 3130 | 80% | 3.8 m/s |
2020 | 11.2°C | 18.2°C | 25.1°C | 3138 | 80% | 3.7 m/s |
2019 | 11.8°C | 18.6°C | 25.4°C | 2662 | 79% | 3.6 m/s |
2018 | 10.9°C | 18.2°C | 25.4°C | 2857 | 80% | 3.7 m/s |
2017 | 11.1°C | 18.0°C | 24.9°C | 2600 | 79% | 3.7 m/s |
2016 | 11.2°C | 18.4°C | 25.6°C | 3407 | 81% | 3.6 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
