SeasonMapKagoshima weather in January
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January in Kagoshima: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Kagoshima · #695 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kagoshima in January
Other months in Kagoshima
Kagoshima's forum calls Kyushu genuinely warmer than the rest of Japan in October and November, warm early in the month cooling toward the end. Regulars flag October as still within typhoon season, occasionally bringing a day or two of heavy rain before conditions return to normal, and recommend a light jacket for the cooler evenings that develop later in the month.
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Kagoshima climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kagoshima in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter break (fuyuyasumi) in Japan, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Kagoshima's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKagoshima's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kagoshima — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kagoshima in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kagoshima?
- January in Kagoshima: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kagoshima on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Kagoshima in January?
- In January, Kagoshima averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 4.9°C, with about 72.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kagoshima in January?
- Kagoshima has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in January.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — January
Within 300 km: Yakushima's Snow on the peaks around 15 Dec – 31 Mar.