KMS Weather

Weather and Climate at KMS

Kagawa Medical School, located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The region has:

• Summer: Warm to hot, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F). High humidity and occasional typhoons.
• Winter: Mild, with temperatures between 5°C to 12°C (41°F to 54°F). Rarely sees snow.
• Rainfall: Significant during the rainy season from June to mid-July, with annual precipitation around 1,000-1,500 mm.
• Extreme Weather: Typhoons can impact commuting and campus life, occasionally leading to class cancellations or remote learning.

The climate at KMS supports a variety of outdoor research activities, though precautions are necessary during typhoon season.