Kagoshima weather in April
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kagoshima station (4 m above sea level).
- High
- 21.8°C (71°F)
- Low
- 12.9°C (55°F)
- Precipitation
- 194.9 mm
- Wet days
- 9.9 days
- Sunshine
- 176 hours
- Highs rise 4.3°C from March and climb another 3.7°C into May.
- That is 1.3°C below Kagoshima's yearly average high of 23.1°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Kagoshima is the 4th warmest in April: 2.5°C cooler than Naha and 0.4°C warmer than Kumamoto.
- April is Kagoshima's 6th wettest month (194.9 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Kagoshima has the 3rd highest precipitation in April: 126.9 mm less than Hakone and 33.9 mm more than Naha.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 9.9 days, and 10 mm or more on 5.4 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.1 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.0 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.7 days, and 4.7 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- By the JMA's cloud records, 2.7 days are clear and 11.6 are overcast.
- On 15 April 2027 the sun rises at 5:50 and sets at 18:46 in Kagoshima, giving 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 17.1°C (63°F)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 3.8 days
Early, mid and late April
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | 20.7°C | 11.7°C | 54.0 mm |
| 11–20 April | 21.6°C | 12.8°C | 67.7 mm |
| 21–30 April | 23.1°C | 14.3°C | 73.1 mm |
By the last ten days of April the average high in Kagoshima is 2.4°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 21–30 April is the wettest (73.1 mm) and 1–10 April the driest (54.0 mm).
What to wear in Kagoshima in April
- Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.9 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
Flowers and autumn colour in Kagoshima in April
Cherry blossom
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kagoshima opens around 26 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.
Holidays and crowds in April
National holidays in April 2027:
- Thu 29 April — Showa Day
In April 2025, hotels and inns across Kagoshima Prefecture were 49.0% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 73,680 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 55.4% in March and 51.0% in May.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kagoshima in April?
The average high is 21.8°C (71°F) and the average low 12.9°C (55°F). 194.9 mm of rain falls on about 9.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Kagoshima in April?
Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.9 days.
Is Kagoshima busy in April?
In April 2025, hotels and inns across Kagoshima Prefecture were 49.0% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 73,680 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for April in Kagoshima?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kagoshima in April is 30.2°C (86°F), on 23 April 2004. The lowest is −1.0°C (30°F), on 6 April 1916.
What events are on in Kagoshima in April?
Peony Festival: April (6 to 19 April in 2026). Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanya: Late April (25 and 26 April in 2026). Sakurajima and Art Fireworks: Late April (25 April in 2026, backup day 26 April). Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en: Spring, 11 April in 2027 (planned).
When do the cherry blossoms open in Kagoshima?
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kagoshima opens around 26 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
April records in Kagoshima
The extremes the JMA has measured in April at its Kagoshima station.
- Hottest April day
- 30.2°C (86°F) on 23 April 2004 (records since 1883)
- Coldest April night
- −1.0°C (30°F) on 6 April 1916 (records since 1883)
- Wettest April day
- 187.1 mm on 9 April 1966 (records since 1883)
What's on in Kagoshima in April
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Peony Festivalぼたんまつり | April (6 to 19 April in 2026) | Kagoshima Health Forest Park. About 450 peony plants are in bloom in April; a market, an outdoor tea event and a seedling sale are held on 18 and 19 April in 2026. Official page |
| Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanyaかごしま春祭大ハンヤ | Late April (25 and 26 April in 2026) | Waterfront Park (main venue) and sub venues in central Kagoshima. Dance groups perform in the yosakoi style to the Kagoshima folk song Hanya-bushi. Official page |
| Sakurajima and Art Fireworks桜島と芸術花火 | Late April (25 April in 2026, backup day 26 April) | Marine Port Kagoshima. A fireworks event held at the port in the evening. All seats are ticketed. Backup day is 26 April in case of bad weather. Official page |
| Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en曲水宴（仙巌園） | Spring, 11 April in 2027 (planned) | Sengan-en garden, Kagoshima City. A traditional poetry-composing event: participants in traditional costume compose waka while a sake cup floats down a stream. The 2027 date is planned and the participants are chosen by lottery; the rehearsal is on 10 April. Official page |
Kagoshima before and after April
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- Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanya (かごしま春祭大ハンヤ)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
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- Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en (曲水宴（仙巌園）)Sengan-en (Shimadzu Limited)