Monthly climate guide
Kumamoto weather in August
Expect hot weather in Kumamoto in August: afternoons reach about 31°C (87°F), while nights drop to around 23°C (74°F). Around 238 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 23°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Humidity near 83% makes 31°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Just 280 km apart, but Kumamoto runs about 2°C warmer than Kochi this month.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Kumamoto.
August is typically Kumamoto's warmest month.
Avg high
31°C
87°F
Avg low
23°C
74°F
Rainfall
238 mm
very wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Kumamoto weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 64 mm | 80% | 65% |
| February | 10°C / 51°F | 1°C / 35°F | 101 mm | 79% | 65% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 40°F | 125 mm | 78% | 61% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 152 mm | 78% | 62% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 56°F | 159 mm | 78% | 66% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 65°F | 437 mm | 85% | 83% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 73°F | 423 mm | 85% | 72% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 23°C / 74°F | 238 mm | 83% | 62% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 67°F | 233 mm | 84% | 67% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 135 mm | 82% | 54% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 47°F | 93 mm | 82% | 56% |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 80 mm | 80% | 64% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Kumamoto?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kumamoto →Other Japan cities in August
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Kumamoto in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Kumamoto?
August is one of the wetter months in Kumamoto, with about 238 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Kumamoto in August?
Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 23°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kumamoto in August?
Kumamoto typically gets around 238 mm of rain in August — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kumamoto (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.