Japan Weather Today日本語Kagoshima weather today
A warm southern city facing Sakurajima, an active volcano that sometimes covers the streets with ash. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Kagoshima
October to May; in summer the wind often carries Sakurajima's ash over the city.
Kagoshima weather through the year
- Winters are mild, often around 10°C in the day, with snow only on the coldest days.
- The rainy season usually runs from early June to mid July and can bring very heavy rain.
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from July to early September.
- Typhoons pass more often than further north, mostly from August to September.
- Sakurajima erupts small amounts of ash almost every day; it is usually harmless but can dirty clothes and cars.
Kagoshima by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Early, warm spring; good for a ferry ride to Sakurajima.
What to wear: Light layers; spring comes early and days are warm by April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Hot and humid; the summer wind blows volcanic ash toward the city, so an umbrella helps.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Comfortable days for Sengan-en garden and the sand baths of Ibusuki nearby.
What to wear: Light clothes in October, a jacket from November.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild and mostly sunny; the winter wind blows the ash away from the city.
What to wear: A warm jacket or coat; it is milder than Tokyo but still cold at night.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
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Questions
What is the weather in Kagoshima today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Kagoshima.
When is the best time to visit Kagoshima?
October to May; in summer the wind often carries Sakurajima's ash over the city.
When is the rainy season in Kagoshima?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid July.
Does it snow in Kagoshima?
Snow is rare in the cities and usually does not settle.
Is there a free weather app for Kagoshima in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
