Island in Kagoshima, Japan
Yakushima weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Yakushima
Apr–May and Oct–Nov are the driest and most comfortable for trails. Rain is frequent all year, with typhoons Aug–Oct; summer is hot and busy.
Yakushima weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan15°137 mm
- Feb16°160 mm
- Mar17°196 mm
- Apr20°220 mm
- May23°277 mm
- Jun25°588 mm
- Jul28°352 mm
- Aug29°219 mm
- Sep28°310 mm
- Oct25°201 mm
- Nov21°170 mm
- Dec17°152 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 13°C55°F | 137 mm | 75% | Cool |
| February | 16°C61°F | 13°C56°F | 160 mm | 74% | Rainy |
| March | 17°C63°F | 15°C59°F | 196 mm | 73% | Rainy |
| April | 20°C68°F | 18°C64°F | 220 mm | 74% | Rainy |
| May | 23°C73°F | 21°C70°F | 277 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| June | 25°C78°F | 24°C75°F | 588 mm | 86% | Very wet |
| July | 28°C83°F | 27°C81°F | 352 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| August | 29°C84°F | 28°C82°F | 219 mm | 81% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C82°F | 26°C80°F | 310 mm | 79% | Very wet |
| October | 25°C77°F | 23°C74°F | 201 mm | 74% | Rainy |
| November | 21°C70°F | 19°C66°F | 170 mm | 73% | Rainy |
| December | 17°C63°F | 15°C59°F | 152 mm | 74% | Cool |
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) |
| Yakushima | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Yakushima?
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Apr–May and Oct–Nov are the driest and most comfortable for trails. Rain is frequent all year, with typhoons Aug–Oct; summer is hot and busy.
When is the rainy season in Yakushima?
Rain peaks in June with about 588 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Feb–Dec.
What is the hottest month in Yakushima?
August, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Yakushima get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 13°C (55°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Yakushima Tourism Association
- Yakushima Town
- Kagoshima Prefecture tourism (Travel Kagoshima)
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.