January · Japan
Best time to visit Kagoshima in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kagoshima in January
Average temperature 9°C, 55 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Kagoshima scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 9°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kagoshima faces the Sakurajima volcano across its bay, with gardens, hot springs and Satsuma history.
January in Kagoshima — the year's strongest window
Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kagoshima at 6.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kagoshima in January?
- In January, Kagoshima averages 9°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kagoshima?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kagoshima in January?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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