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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 17:00)

25°C

Partly cloudy

Feels like
27°
Humidity
70%
Wind
7 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

14° – 28°C

Mostly dry all week

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Kagoshima 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    ☁️

    26°

    23°

    💧38%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    🌤️

    28°

    22°

    💧22%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    🌤️

    24°

    20°

    💧0%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    ☀️

    25°

    17°

    💧0%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    🌤️

    26°

    14°

    💧2%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    🌦️

    26°

    14°

    💧35%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    ⛅

    27°

    21°

    💧39%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    ☀️

    29°

    19°

    💧30%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    🌤️

    29°

    19°

    💧29%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    ☀️

    28°

    20°

    💧36%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    ☁️

    28°

    21°

    💧27%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    🌤️

    27°

    21°

    💧22%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    🌦️

    29°

    22°

    💧12%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    🌦️

    27°

    21°

    💧12%

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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

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest13°C6°C85 mm77%-7°C
FebBest14°C7°C125 mm76%-7°C
MarBest17°C10°C158 mm75%-7°C
AprBest21°C14°C184 mm76%-6°C
May24°C18°C226 mm79%-6°C
Jun27°C22°C550 mm85%-4°C
Jul30°C25°C378 mm86%-2°C
Aug31°C26°C228 mm82%-1°C
Sep29°C24°C296 mm81%-2°C
OctBest25°C19°C154 mm77%-4°C
NovBest20°C14°C127 mm76%-6°C
DecBest15°C8°C101 mm77%-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.