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Data source：Meteostat
Last updated：2025-09

Weather in Sakurajima throughout the year

  • Spring (March–May): Average 57–70°F, 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 76–85°F, 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 72–63°F, 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 50–51°F, mild climate, but occasional rainfall. Common activities: Soaking in onsen, enjoying winter volcanic views. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, scarf, hat.

Weather in Sakurajima

Annual average temperature: approx. 67.5°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 2666 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: June

Sakurajima weather by month

Month
Temperature (°F)
Rainfall (mm)
January
48.9°F
54
February
52°F
132
March
57.9°F
210
April
65.5°F
237.3
May
70.3°F
275.3
June
76.1°F
639.3
July
84.6°F
390.7
August
85.8°F
299
September
82.8°F
164
October
72.3°F
85
November
63.7°F
117.3
December
50.4°F
62.3

7-day weather forecast for Sakurajima

10/29
Thursday
Sunny
72.6°F/55.6°F
10/30
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
75.4°F/61.8°F
10/31
Saturday
Sunny
72.3°F/56.2°F
11/1
Sunday
Sunny
72.5°F/51.3°F
11/2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
75.3°F/63°F
11/3
Tuesday
Sunny
70.6°F/56.3°F
11/4
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
69.7°F/54.3°F

Sakurajima travel FAQs and useful info

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.