Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 255mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
255mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 255mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is close to Kagoshima's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May255mm average rain
May sits near Kagoshima's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Kagoshima's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May21°C average sea
May is below Kagoshima's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May sits close to Kagoshima's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
