Best Time to Visit Kumamoto

Best time: Oct, Nov, May. Aug is warmest (31.8°C high); Jul is rainiest (387 mm).

Kumamoto weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan9.80.8603.7
Feb111.8824.7
Mar14.84.91276
Apr20.410.11607.2
May24.514.41977.9
Jun27.118.93837.2
Jul30.523.13877.9
Aug31.823.41878.2
Sep28.319.71766.6
Oct23.513.6935.8
Nov17.77.8744.3
Dec12.32.6553.6

Average high temperature

Jan 10°
Feb 11°
Mar 15°
Apr 20°
May 25°
Jun 27°
Jul 31°
Aug 32°
Sep 28°
Oct 24°
Nov 18°
Dec 12°

Best months by activity

Overall: OctNovMay

Beaches: AugJul

Hiking: NovDecMay

Sightseeing: OctNovDecMay

Kumamoto quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kumamoto?

Oct, Nov, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jul, about 387 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 31.8°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.