SeasonMapKagoshima weather in October
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October in Kagoshima: warm, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kagoshima · #607 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kagoshima in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 126 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kagoshima in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Best weatherKagoshima's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Kagoshima in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Kagoshima?
- October in Kagoshima: warm, rainy, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kagoshima on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Kagoshima in October?
- In October, Kagoshima averages a daily high of 26.3°C and a low of 18.7°C, with about 126 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kagoshima in October?
- Kagoshima has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in October.