Minamisatsuma weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was clear and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (2.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Nov. Minamisatsuma sits 301 m (988 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (2.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–NovOff season Jun–Jul
About Minamisatsuma weather
Is it raining in Minamisatsuma right now?
No. It’s clear and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM (2.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Minamisatsuma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–23° and lows of 10–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Minamisatsuma lately?
In the past 7 days, Minamisatsuma had 3 rainy days and 11.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Minamisatsuma?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Minamisatsuma weather by month
When is the best time to visit Minamisatsuma?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Minamisatsuma is Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Jul tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Minamisatsuma?
June is the wettest month, with about 487 mm (19.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Minamisatsuma?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F).
How warm is the sea in Minamisatsuma?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in February at about 18°C (65°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Nov.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months