When is the best time to go to Kumamoto?

When is the best time to go to Kumamoto? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kumamoto are April, May, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June and July


Annual weather in Kumamoto

For full information about the climate and weather in Kumamoto a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 40°F/50°F
3.4in
February 41°F/54°F
5.9in
March 45°F/59°F
6.1in
April 52°F/68°F
6.1in
May 61°F/76°F
8.4in
June 68°F/81°F
18in
July 76°F/86°F
17in
August 76°F/90°F
11.3in
September 70°F/85°F
8.2in
October 61°F/76°F
4.2in
November 52°F/67°F
4.3in
December 43°F/54°F
4.1in


Weather and climate in Kumamoto

Kumamoto enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kumamoto is 70°F (ranging from 50°F in january to 90°F in august). Annual rainfall is 96.7in, with a minimum of 3.4in in january and a maximum of 18in in june.
  • From january to february the climate is unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains about 26% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 59°F as maximum temperature in march and it rains about 22% of the time in march.
  • From april to may the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains in may about 8.4in.
  • In june the climate is unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 81°F°C and, in june, 13 days of rain are expected.
  • Between july and august the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 90°F in average and it rains about 11.3in each month.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 70°F and it rains in september about 8.2in.
  • In the month of october the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 95°F and it rains about 16% of the time in october.
  • In the month of november the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in november, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 17% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kumamoto

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kumamoto: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kumamoto

Find out when Kumamoto has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kumamoto

  • Very low season in Kumamoto
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Kumamoto
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and June.
  • High season in Kumamoto
    The number of visitors to Kumamoto is high in: April, May, July, August and September.
  • Peak season in Kumamoto
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kumamoto is during: October, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kumamoto month by month



Best time for low prices in Kumamoto

Average prices of hotels in Kumamoto month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kumamoto. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kumamoto

On average, it costs $ 57 per day to hire a car in Kumamoto. This price varies by $ 12 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 51 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 63.

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