Kagoshima weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Kagoshima: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 550 mm (21.7 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Kagoshima?
fair month Weather score 48/100.
May is a fair month in Kagoshima. The weather is usually best in Apr, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Kagoshima in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 226 mm (8.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kagoshima in May?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Kagoshima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (53°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 85 mm | 69% | fair |
| February | 13°C (56°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 125 mm | 67% | fair |
| March | 16°C (60°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 158 mm | 65% | fair |
| April | 20°C (67°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 184 mm | 67% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 226 mm | 72% | fair |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 550 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 378 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 228 mm | 58% | fair |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 296 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 154 mm | 54% | best |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm | 59% | best |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 101 mm | 64% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months