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Kumamoto

City · Kyushu, 🇯🇵 Japan
Population 738,385
Area 391 km²
Time zone Asia/Tokyo
Official website www.city.kumamoto.jp

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Kumamoto's Absolute Essentials

Kumamoto's landscape is defined by the formidable Kumamoto Castle, a hilltop fortress known for its curved stone walls and historical significance. The city's cultural heritage is further preserved at the Hosokawa Gyōbutei samurai residence and the Izumi-jinja shrine located within Suizenji Jojuen Garden. For commerce and dining, the Kamitori and Shimotori pedestrian arcades provide extensive covered walkways. Natural spaces including the city’s botanical garden and the mountainside Honmyōji Temple offer quiet retreats within the urban area.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–15°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–17°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–24°
  • 11° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 23° · extremes 11°–27°
  • 15° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 16°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–33°
  • 23° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–32°
  • 21° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° · extremes 10°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 5°–22°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
118
Electricity
Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Japanese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+81
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Tours & Activities

Kumamoto Castle
Walk
Shimotori
Walk
Kamitori

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