Island in Okinawa, Japan
Ishigaki weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Ishigaki
Apr–May and Oct are warm and good for water. Mid-May to June is rainy, Jul–Sep is hot and typhoon-prone; winter is mild but windy.
Ishigaki weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan21°73 mm
- Feb21°69 mm
- Mar22°80 mm
- Apr24°106 mm
- May26°161 mm
- Jun28°182 mm
- Jul29°120 mm
- Aug29°199 mm
- Sep29°195 mm
- Oct27°125 mm
- Nov25°99 mm
- Dec22°82 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C70°F | 19°C66°F | 73 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| February | 21°C70°F | 20°C67°F | 69 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| March | 22°C72°F | 20°C68°F | 80 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| April | 24°C75°F | 22°C72°F | 106 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C80°F | 25°C77°F | 161 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| June | 28°C83°F | 28°C82°F | 182 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| July | 29°C85°F | 29°C83°F | 120 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C85°F | 29°C83°F | 199 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| September | 29°C83°F | 28°C82°F | 195 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| October | 27°C80°F | 26°C78°F | 125 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| November | 25°C77°F | 24°C75°F | 99 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| December | 22°C72°F | 21°C69°F | 82 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Ishigaki?
Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Oct are warm and good for water. Mid-May to June is rainy, Jul–Sep is hot and typhoon-prone; winter is mild but windy.
When is the rainy season in Ishigaki?
Rain peaks in August with about 199 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Jun, Aug–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Ishigaki?
July, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Ishigaki get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 19°C (66°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Ishigaki City tourism
- Painushima Ishigaki Airport
- Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.