When to visit
Kumamoto?

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

Kumamoto
Präfektur Kumamoto · Japan

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

Climate score
June
38

Challenging climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
19–27°C
Angenehme Nächte
Feels like
22–30°C
Feucht
Precipitation
431mm
Starkregen · 20 days
Sunshine
5.3h
Überwiegend bewölkt
Humidity (%)
83%
Feucht
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
67
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun67JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score393956544438282356837847
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidCool & rainyCold
Temperature2–10°C3–12°C6–16°C11–20°C15–24°C19–27°C24–30°C24–32°C21–29°C15–24°C9–18°C4–12°C
Feels like-1–7°C0–9°C4–14°C10–20°C15–25°C22–30°C28–35°C29–37°C24–32°C15–24°C8–17°C1–9°C
Precipitation77mm
8 days
106mm
9 days
152mm
11 days
170mm
11 days
244mm
13 days
431mm
20 days
375mm
21 days
232mm
16 days
194mm
13 days
112mm
9 days
108mm
8 days
72mm
7 days
Sunshine6.9h
☀︎ 67%
7.5h
☀︎ 69%
8.0h
☀︎ 66%
8.0h
☀︎ 62%
7.7h
☀︎ 55%
5.3h
☀︎ 37%
7.1h
☀︎ 51%
10.2h
☀︎ 77%
8.3h
☀︎ 67%
8.3h
☀︎ 73%
7.6h
☀︎ 72%
7.1h
☀︎ 70%
WindN · 15 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 16 km/hW · 16 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 16 km/hS · 15 km/hNO · 15 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 12 km/hN · 14 km/h
Humidity (%)74%73%74%75%76%83%84%79%80%75%77%74%
Day length10.3h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.8h14.3h14.1h13.3h12.4h11.4h10.5h10.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Großes Fujisaki Hachimangu Festival
Herbstfest der Burg Kumamoto
Frühlingsfest der Burg Kumamoto
Aso Noyaki (Grasverbrennung)
Kumamoto-Marathon
Events & Festivals
  • Großes Fujisaki Hachimangu FestivalreligiousSignature event
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Dieses ikonische Herbstfest, das Mitte September stattfindet, ist Kumamotos prägendstes Ereignis und zieht mit seiner sp…

  • Herbstfest der Burg Kumamotocultural
    October, November· 50k+ visitors

    Erleben Sie die Burg Kumamoto, beleuchtet inmitten des lebhaften Herbstlaubs, normalerweise von Oktober bis November. Da…

  • Frühlingsfest der Burg Kumamotonature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Feiern Sie den Frühling mit den wunderschönen Kirschblüten rund um die Burg Kumamoto, typischerweise von Ende März bis A…

  • Aso Noyaki (Grasverbrennung)nature
    February, March· 5k+ visitors

    Erleben Sie das dramatische Aso Noyaki, das traditionelle kontrollierte Abbrennen von Grasland in der Region Aso, typisc…

  • Kumamoto-Marathonsports
    February· 50k+ visitors

    Der Kumamoto-Marathon findet im Februar statt und zieht Läufer und Zuschauer in die Straßen der Stadt. Erwarten Sie kalt…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kumamoto?

The best time to visit Kumamoto is October, November, with temperatures between 9 °C and 24 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Kumamoto?

Kumamoto has a climate with an overall score of 4.9/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kumamoto?

The hottest month in Kumamoto is August, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kumamoto?

The rainiest month in Kumamoto is June, with an average of 431 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Kumamoto?

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

When is shoulder season in Kumamoto?

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