When to visit
Kagoshima?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Kagoshima
Kagoshima Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Kagoshima is October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
38

Challenging climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
20–26°C
Warm nights
Feels like
23–30°C
Humid
Precipitation
545mm
Torrential rain · 24 days
Sunshine
4.6h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
87%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
71
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun71JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score434152474338262442807951
ClimateColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHumidCool & rainyCold
Temperature5–12°C5–13°C8–16°C12–20°C16–24°C20–26°C24–30°C25–31°C23–29°C17–24°C12–19°C6–13°C
Feels like1–9°C2–10°C6–15°C11–20°C17–25°C23–30°C29–35°C30–36°C26–33°C18–26°C11–19°C3–11°C
Precipitation84mm
9 days
143mm
10 days
187mm
11 days
218mm
13 days
284mm
14 days
545mm
24 days
427mm
25 days
226mm
19 days
237mm
17 days
125mm
9 days
131mm
9 days
90mm
8 days
Sunshine6.9h
☀︎ 67%
7.2h
☀︎ 65%
7.5h
☀︎ 62%
7.6h
☀︎ 59%
6.7h
☀︎ 49%
4.6h
☀︎ 33%
7.3h
☀︎ 52%
10.4h
☀︎ 79%
8.9h
☀︎ 72%
8.3h
☀︎ 72%
7.5h
☀︎ 71%
7.1h
☀︎ 70%
WindN · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hE · 16 km/hSE · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/hS · 16 km/hNE · 16 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)73%73%75%78%80%87%87%83%82%76%77%74%
Day length10.3h11.1h12.0h13.0h13.8h14.2h14.0h13.3h12.4h11.4h10.6h10.1h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ohara Festival
Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Festival
Kagoshima Marathon
Rokugatsudou Festival
Sengan-en Chrysanthemum Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Ohara FestivalfestivalSignature event
    November· 50k+ visitors

    Kagoshima's largest traditional festival coincides with the city's peak tourism season and excellent autumn weather. Exp…

  • Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Festivalfestival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Despite the extremely hot and humid summer weather, this spectacular fireworks display over Kinko Bay draws massive loca…

  • Kagoshima Marathonsports
    March· 5k+ visitors

    Held in the cooler, mild spring weather, the Kagoshima Marathon attracts runners from across Japan and beyond. While not…

  • Rokugatsudou Festivalreligious
    July· 5k+ visitors

    This traditional lantern festival takes place in the hot, humid, and often rainy summer, offering a glimpse into local r…

  • Sengan-en Chrysanthemum Festivalnature
    November· Local event

    Coinciding with Kagoshima's peak tourism and ideal autumn weather, this festival showcases beautiful chrysanthemum displ…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kagoshima?

The best time to visit Kagoshima is October, November, with temperatures between 12 °C and 24 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Kagoshima?

Kagoshima has a climate with an overall score of 4.7/10. Annual temperatures range from 5 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kagoshima?

The hottest month in Kagoshima is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kagoshima?

The rainiest month in Kagoshima is June, with an average of 545 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Kagoshima?

Peak season in Kagoshima is March, May, July, August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Kagoshima?

Shoulder season in Kagoshima falls in February, April, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.