When is the best time to go to Yakushima?

When is the best time to go to Yakushima? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Yakushima are February, March, April, May, August, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • June is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are July, August, September and October


Annual weather in Yakushima

For full information about the climate and weather in Yakushima a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 56°F/59°F
6.5in
February 58°F/61°F
8.7in
March 61°F/65°F
9.2in
April 67°F/68°F
8.3in
May 72°F/74°F
9.6in
June 76°F/79°F
23.9in
July 81°F/83°F
12.6in
August 83°F/85°F
9.4in
September 81°F/83°F
12.4in
October 76°F/77°F
10.9in
November 68°F/70°F
8.3in
December 61°F/63°F
6.9in


Weather and climate in Yakushima

Yakushima enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Yakushima is 72°F (ranging from 59°F in january to 85°F in august). Annual rainfall is 126.5in, with a minimum of 6.5in in january and a maximum of 23.9in in june.
  • From january to february the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 61°F and it rains about 8.7in each month.
  • From march to may the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 79°F and it rains about 9.6in each month.
  • In june the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 83°F and it rains in june about 23.9in.
  • Between july and december the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains in december about 6.9in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Yakushima

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Yakushima: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Yakushima

Find out when Yakushima has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Yakushima

  • Very low season in Yakushima
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and June.
  • Low season in Yakushima
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, November and December.
  • High season in Yakushima
    The number of visitors to Yakushima is high in: April, May, July, September and October.
  • Peak season in Yakushima
    The largest number of tourists visiting Yakushima is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Yakushima month by month



Best time for low prices in Yakushima

Average prices of hotels in Yakushima month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Yakushima. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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