1-1 Chuocho, Kagoshima, 890-0053    MAP

Current weather and clothing

The weather information shown here is the information closest to the station in question. Please note that there may be slight differences.

Yearly temperature changes and recommended clothing

Clothing recommendations for each temperature range

When traveling in Japan with the following average temperatures, the recommended clothing is as follows:

Monthly changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowfall (1991~2020 average, Japan Meteorological Agency survey)

Winter

December

December is one of the coldest months of the year at Kagoshima Chuo Station, with an average temperature of 10.9°C. For men, it is recommended to wear a warm jacket, long pants, and boots. For women, thick sweaters, long pants, boots, and thick socks are recommended. Warm clothing such as hats, gloves, and scarves are also recommended to stay warm during the cold season.

January

The average temperature in January is 8.7°C, the average precipitation is 78.3 mm Kagoshima tends to be cloudy and quite cold during this time of year, so it is advisable to wear a coat, warm hat, gloves, and scarf to stay warm. Men should wear a jacket or coat over a sweater, warm pants and shoes, and women should wear a warm coat, pants and boots. A raincoat or umbrella is also helpful.

February

February in Kagoshima is relatively similar to January, with an average temperature of 9.9°C and an average precipitation of 112.7 mm. It is still cold, so visitors should bring warm clothing such as sweaters, jackets, scarves, gloves, and hats. Men can wear a jacket with warm pants and shoes, while women can wear a warm coat with pants or a skirt and boots. It is still rainy, so visitors should bring a raincoat or umbrella.

Spring

March

March in Kagoshima starts to warm up a bit with an average temperature of 12.8°C, but the city can still get chilly. The average precipitation is 161 mm, so visitors should still pack a raincoat or an umbrella. Visitors should wear layers since the temperature can vary throughout the day. Men can wear a jacket or a sweater over a shirt and pair it with warm pants and shoes, while women can opt for a light jacket or a sweater with pants or a skirt and boots.

April

April in Kagoshima is the beginning of spring, and the weather starts to get warmer with an average temperature of 17.1°C. The average precipitation is 194.9 mm. It’s still a bit rainy, so visitors should still bring a raincoat or umbrella. Visitors should wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts or skirts, but they should also bring a light jacket or sweater for the cooler mornings and evenings. Men can wear a shirt with pants or shorts and sandals, while women can wear a dress or shorts and a shirt with sandals.

May

May in Kagoshima is a pleasant time to visit, with an average temperature of 21°C and an average precipitation of 205.2 mm. It is a bit rainy, so visitors should bring a raincoat or an umbrella. Visitors should wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts or skirts. Men can wear a T-shirt with shorts or pants and sandals, while women can wear a dress or shorts and a T-shirt with sandals.

Summer

June

June is the start of the rainy season in Kagoshima, and the average temperature is around 24°C. The average precipitation in June is 570 mm, so visitors should definitely bring a raincoat or an umbrella. Visitors should wear light clothing like T-shirts and shorts or skirts, and they should also bring a light jacket or sweater for the cooler mornings and evenings. Men can wear a T-shirt with shorts or pants and sandals, while women can wear a dress or shorts and a T-shirt with sandals.

July

July in Kagoshima is the height of the rainy season until the middle of the month, with an average monthly rainfall of 365.1mm and an average temperature of 28.1℃. It is very hot and humid, so it is best to wear light, breathable clothing such as T-shirts and shorts. Men can wear a T-shirt, shorts or pants, and sandals, and women can wear a dress or shorts, T-shirt, and sandals. Please bring a raincoat or umbrella to avoid getting wet in the rain.

August

In August, the weather in Kagoshima-Chuo Station is typically hot and humid, with an average temperature of 28.8°C. It can get quite rainy in August, with an average of 224.3 mm of precipitation over the month. For men, it is recommended to wear light-colored short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and sandals or sneakers. Women can wear sundresses, shorts, skirts, and sandals. Light-colored, breathable clothes are ideal for the hot and humid weather.

Autumn

September

September in Kagoshima-Chuo Station sees some relief from the heat and humidity, with an average temperature of 26.3°C. It is still quite rainy in September, with an average of 222.9 mm of precipitation over the month. For men, it is recommended to wear short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and sneakers or sandals. Women can wear sundresses, shorts, skirts, and sandals. A light rain jacket or umbrella is also recommended to prepare for the rainy weather.

October

October brings cooler temperatures to Kagoshima-Chuo Station, with an average temperature of 21.6°C. The amount of rainfall begins to decrease in October, with an average of 104.6 mm of precipitation over the month. For men, it is recommended to wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a light jacket or sweater for the cooler temperatures. Women can wear light sweaters, pants, long skirts, and blouses. Closed-toe shoes are also recommended for the cooler weather.

November

In November, the temperature in Kagoshima-Chuo Station continues to drop, with an average temperature of 16.2°C. November is one of the driest months of the year, with an average of 102.5 mm of precipitation over the month. For men, it is recommended to wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a light to medium jacket. Women can wear light sweaters, pants, long skirts, and blouses. Closed-toe shoes or boots are recommended for the cooler weather.