Kagoshima Weather
Kagoshima weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Kagoshima current weather
Kagoshima now (local time 01:45)
23°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
15° – 29°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kagoshima 14-day forecast
Today
10/5
⛅
27°
22°
💧9%
Tue
10/6
🌤️
24°
20°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☀️
25°
17°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
🌤️
26°
15°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
28°
15°
💧35%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
28°
21°
💧27%
Sun
10/11
☀️
29°
19°
💧18%
Mon
10/12
🌤️
29°
19°
💧12%
Tue
10/13
☀️
28°
20°
💧15%
Wed
10/14
☁️
28°
21°
💧22%
Thu
10/15
🌤️
27°
21°
💧20%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
29°
22°
💧14%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
27°
21°
💧18%
Sun
10/18
☁️
28°
20°
💧22%
Best time to visit Kagoshima
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kagoshima are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
Kagoshima climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 13°C | 6°C | 85 mm | 77% | -7°C |
| FebBest | 14°C | 7°C | 125 mm | 76% | -7°C |
| MarBest | 17°C | 10°C | 158 mm | 75% | -7°C |
| AprBest | 21°C | 14°C | 184 mm | 76% | -6°C |
| May | 24°C | 18°C | 226 mm | 79% | -6°C |
| Jun | 27°C | 22°C | 550 mm | 85% | -4°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 25°C | 378 mm | 86% | -2°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C | 228 mm | 82% | -1°C |
| Sep | 29°C | 24°C | 296 mm | 81% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 25°C | 19°C | 154 mm | 77% | -4°C |
| NovBest | 20°C | 14°C | 127 mm | 76% | -6°C |
| DecBest | 15°C | 8°C | 101 mm | 77% | -7°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kagoshima weather month by month: what to wear
Kagoshima in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Kagoshima is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C, around 154 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kagoshima in NovemberBest month
November in Kagoshima is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C, around 127 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Kagoshima in DecemberBest month
December in Kagoshima is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Kagoshima in JanuaryBest month
January in Kagoshima is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Kagoshima in FebruaryBest month
February in Kagoshima is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 125 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Kagoshima in MarchBest month
March in Kagoshima is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C, around 158 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kagoshima in AprilBest month
April in Kagoshima is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C, around 184 mm of rain (wet) and 76% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kagoshima in May
May in Kagoshima is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C, around 226 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kagoshima in June
June in Kagoshima is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C, around 550 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kagoshima in July
July in Kagoshima is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 378 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kagoshima in August
August in Kagoshima is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 228 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kagoshima in September
September in Kagoshima is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 296 mm of rain (very wet) and 81% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kagoshima?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kagoshima are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is August (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
›What's the weather like in Kagoshima in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kagoshima is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C, around 154 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
›What's the weather like in Kagoshima in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kagoshima is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C, around 127 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima is wettest in June, with about 550 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 85 mm.
›How cold does Kagoshima get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 13°C by day and 6°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.