Ōno Dake

Volcano Volcanic mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture

A volcanic peak in Kagoshima Prefecture, Ōno Dake offers hiking routes and alpine scenery; visitors come for day treks and panoramic views of Kyushu’s volcanic terrain.

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Ōno Dake
Ōno-dake, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
31.2560, 130.5167

Tips for Visiting Ōno Dake #

  • Check local mountain-club routes for route safety and seasonal closures.
  • Weather in southern Kyushu can change rapidly; prepare for wind and fog at higher elevations.

Best Time to Visit Ōno Dake #

Best in spring and autumn for hiking and clear weather.

Spring-autumn
April-October · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Best for hiking with moderate temperatures.
Winter
November-March · −5-8°C (23-46°F)
Potential snow at altitude; check conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ōno Dake #

Climate

Ōno Dake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2486 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (230 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (456 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

456 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (329 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

329 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (236 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

236 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (224 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

224 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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