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Kagoshima weather by month: temperature, rain and what to wear

Kagoshima's average high runs from 13.1°C (56°F) in January to 32.7°C (91°F) in August (JMA, 1991–2020). The wettest month is June (570.0 mm) and the driest is January (78.3 mm).

When to go to Kagoshima, by the numbers

  • Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, November and December.
  • Fewest wet days: October (7.1 days).
  • Quietest hotels in 2025 (Kagoshima Prefecture): June (45.1%), July (45.9%) and January (47.9%).
  • Busiest hotels in 2025 (Kagoshima Prefecture): November (59.4%), February (57.0%) and March (55.4%).
  • Plum blossom: around 2 February on average.
  • Cherry blossom: around 26 March on average.
  • Hydrangea: around 1 June on average.
  • Autumn leaves (maple): around 15 December on average.
  • Ginkgo turns yellow: around 25 November on average.

What to wear in Kagoshima, month by month

Kagoshima: our clothing level for each month (from the JMA's averages)
MonthLevelAverage highWet days
JanuaryChilly13.1°C8.5 days
FebruaryChilly14.6°C9.1 days
MarchCool17.5°C11.9 days
AprilMild21.8°C9.9 days
MayWarm25.5°C9.4 days
JuneWarm27.5°C15.7 days
JulyHot31.9°C11.6 days
AugustHot32.7°C10.9 days
SeptemberHot30.2°C10.2 days
OctoberWarm25.8°C7.1 days
NovemberMild20.6°C8.1 days
DecemberCool15.3°C8.1 days

How busy Kagoshima is, month by month

How full hotels across Kagoshima Prefecture were, month by month in 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns (Japan Tourism Agency).

  1. Jan47.9%
  2. Feb57.0%
  3. Mar55.4%
  4. Apr49.0%
  5. May51.0%
  6. Jun45.1%
  7. Jul45.9%
  8. Aug52.3%
  9. Sep49.6%
  10. Oct54.5%
  11. Nov59.4%
  12. Dec52.5%

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kagoshima?

Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, November and December. Fewest wet days: October (7.1 days).

What is the hottest month in Kagoshima?

August has the highest average high, 32.7°C (91°F). January has the lowest, 13.1°C (56°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).

What is the rainiest month in Kagoshima?

June has the most precipitation (570.0 mm), and June has the most wet days (15.7 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).

Kagoshima weather month by month

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kagoshima station (4 m above sea level). Months with their own page are linked; the others follow.

Kagoshima by month: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet daysSunshine
January13.1°C4.9°C78.3 mm8.5 days133 hours
February14.6°C5.8°C112.7 mm9.1 days139 hours
March17.5°C8.7°C161.0 mm11.9 days163 hours
April21.8°C12.9°C194.9 mm9.9 days176 hours
May25.5°C17.3°C205.2 mm9.4 days178 hours
June27.5°C21.3°C570.0 mm15.7 days109 hours
July31.9°C25.3°C365.1 mm11.6 days186 hours
August32.7°C26.0°C224.3 mm10.9 days207 hours
September30.2°C23.2°C222.9 mm10.2 days176 hours
October25.8°C18.0°C104.6 mm7.1 days184 hours
November20.6°C12.2°C102.5 mm8.1 days158 hours
December15.3°C6.9°C93.2 mm8.1 days143 hours
Average high in Kagoshima, month by month (°C)
  1. Jan13.1°C
  2. Feb14.6°C
  3. Mar17.5°C
  4. Apr21.8°C
  5. May25.5°C
  6. Jun27.5°C
  7. Jul31.9°C
  8. Aug32.7°C
  9. Sep30.2°C
  10. Oct25.8°C
  11. Nov20.6°C
  12. Dec15.3°C

Events in Kagoshima through the year

Events in Kagoshima: dates from each organizer's official page
EventMonthWhen
Minato Odori Park Illuminationみなと大通り公園イルミネーションDec and JanFrom 1 December to the end of January (2025-26 season: 1 December to 31 January) Official page
Sakurajima Daikon Fair桜島だいこんフェアJan and FebFrom late January to late February (24 January to 22 February in 2026) Official page
Nanakusa-sai (Terukuni Shrine)七草祭（照國神社）JanEvery year on 7 January Official page
Setsubun Festival (Terukuni Shrine)節分祭（照國神社）FebEvery year on the day before Risshun (early February); bean scattering in the afternoon Official page
Kagoshima Marathon鹿児島マラソンMarEarly March (7 March in 2027) Official page
Rapeseed blossoms at the Kagoshima Urban Agriculture Center都市農業センターの菜の花MarUsually at its peak around March Official page
Peony FestivalぼたんまつりAprApril (6 to 19 April in 2026) Official page
Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanyaかごしま春祭大ハンヤAprLate April (25 and 26 April in 2026) Official page
Sakurajima and Art Fireworks桜島と芸術花火AprLate April (25 April in 2026, backup day 26 April) Official page
Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en曲水宴（仙巌園）AprSpring, 11 April in 2027 (planned) Official page
Ohara Festivalおはら祭NovEarly November (2 and 3 November in 2026) Official page
Chrysanthemum Festival at Sengan-en仙巌園菊まつりNovNovember (1 to 30 November in 2026) Official page
Running Sakurajima (46th)ランニング桜島DecEarly December (6 December in 2026) Official page

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Kagoshima in JanuaryChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High13.1°CLow4.9°CPrecipitation78.3 mmWet days8.5 daysKagoshima in FebruaryChillyA warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.High14.6°CLow5.8°CPrecipitation112.7 mmWet days9.1 daysKagoshima in MarchCoolLong sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.High17.5°CLow8.7°CPrecipitation161.0 mmWet days11.9 daysKagoshima in AprilMildLong sleeves, or a T-shirt and a light jacket.High21.8°CLow12.9°CPrecipitation194.9 mmWet days9.9 days

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Sources for this page

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  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Kagoshima (鹿児島), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Kagoshima (鹿児島), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
  4. Biological season observations (生物季節観測の情報)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  5. Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  6. Minato Odori Park Illumination (みなと大通り公園イルミネーション)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  7. Sakurajima Daikon Fair (桜島だいこんフェア)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  8. Nanakusa-sai (Terukuni Shrine) (七草祭（照國神社）)Terukuni Shrine
  9. Kagoshima Marathon (鹿児島マラソン)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  10. Rapeseed blossoms at the Kagoshima Urban Agriculture Center (都市農業センターの菜の花)Kagoshima Prefectural Tourism Federation (Kagoshima Travel Guide)
  11. Peony Festival (ぼたんまつり)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  12. Kagoshima Spring Festival Daihanya (かごしま春祭大ハンヤ)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  13. Sakurajima and Art Fireworks (桜島と芸術花火)Kagoshima Prefectural Tourism Federation (Kagoshima Travel Guide)
  14. Kyokusui-en (Poetry Banquet), Sengan-en (曲水宴（仙巌園）)Sengan-en (Shimadzu Limited)
  15. Ohara Festival (おはら祭)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  16. Chrysanthemum Festival at Sengan-en (仙巌園菊まつり)Kagoshima Tourism & Convention Association (Kagoshima City tourism site)
  17. Running Sakurajima (46th) (ランニング桜島)Running Sakurajima organizing committee