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Sakurajima Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Sakurajima year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 14.4–21.3°C, mild and comfortable climate, but with relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, enjoying volcanic views. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 24.5–29.9°C, hot and humid, with abundant rainfall, especially in June. Common activities: Indoor activities such as visiting museums or art galleries, or enjoying onsen. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear, sun hat.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 22.4–17.6°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, with reduced rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor hiking, enjoying autumn scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket or sweater, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 10.2–11.1°C, mild climate, but occasional rainfall. Common activities: Soaking in onsen, enjoying winter volcanic views. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, scarf, hat.

Sakurajima climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 19.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2666 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: June

Sakurajima monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
9.4°C
54
February
11.1°C
132
March
14.4°C
210
April
18.6°C
237.3
May
21.3°C
275.3
June
24.5°C
639.3
July
29.2°C
390.7
August
29.9°C
299
September
28.2°C
164
October
22.4°C
85
November
17.6°C
117.3
December
10.2°C
62.3

Sakurajima weather for the next seven days

4/22
Wednesday
Moderate rain
20.8°C/11.5°C
4/23
Thursday
Heavy rain
16.1°C/13.8°C
4/24
Friday
Moderate rain
14.9°C/12.9°C
4/25
Saturday
Moderate rain
17.1°C/12.7°C
4/26
Sunday
Heavy rain
17.4°C/15.4°C
4/27
Monday
Partly Cloudy
21.4°C/13.3°C
4/28
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
22.3°C/12.8°C

Sakurajima Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Is it safe to visit Sakurajima?

Sakurajima erupts on a daily basis and it will not affect your travels. Communities living on Sakurajima are used to the hundreds of eruptions that occur every year. There will be warning signs from a few months to at least a few days before large eruptions happen.

When did Mount Sakurajima last erupt?

Sakurajima's most recent reported eruption was a small event on September 27, 2025, according to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program. This eruption involved a recorded event at the Minamidake summit crater, though nightly crater incandescence has been visible and the Alert Level has remained at 3.

Is Sakurajima erupting right now?

There is currently no volcanic activity.

Is Sakurajima worth visiting?

As well as the volcano itself, there are many other attractions worth visiting on Sakurajima. The Nagisa Lava Trail is a three-kilometer walk through jagged black rocks along the coast of the island that offers great views back across the bay to Kagoshima.

What are the main attractions on Sakurajima?

Key attractions on Sakurajima include the active volcano itself, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes. Visitors can explore the Nagisa Lava Trail for stunning coastal walks, visit the Sakurajima Visitor Center to learn about the volcano's history and geology, and enjoy panoramic views of Kagoshima Bay from various observatories.