Kagoshima — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

18°C

minimum

21°C

average

25°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	-10°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 2	20°C	19°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 3	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 4	20°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 5	20°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 6	20°C	20°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 7	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 8	20°C	20°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 9	21°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 10	20°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 11	20°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 12	20°C	21°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 13	20°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 14	21°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
MAY 15	21°C	21°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 16	21°C	21°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 17	22°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 18	22°C	21°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 19	22°C	21°C	19°C	22°C
MAY 20	22°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 21	22°C	21°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 22	22°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 23	23°C	21°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 24	23°C	21°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 25	23°C	22°C	21°C	22°C
MAY 26	23°C	22°C	21°C	22°C
MAY 27	23°C	22°C	21°C	23°C
MAY 28	23°C	22°C	20°C	23°C
MAY 29	23°C	22°C	21°C	22°C
MAY 30	24°C	22°C	21°C	22°C
MAY 31	24°C	22°C	21°C	22°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

15°C

Average Day Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

149 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

11 km/h

Average Humidity

72%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels warm and comfortable even if the day isn’t hot. The water can feel warmer than the air, so getting out may feel a bit cool.