The climate of Yakushima

The current climate in Yakushima features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Yakushima, Japan.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Yakushima in recent years was 35°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in February 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Yakushima receives 4547 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The typhoon season in Yakushima runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Yakushima?

The best time to visit Yakushima for mild to warm weather is January up to May and July up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Yakushima.

Climate Table of Yakushima

The climate table of Yakushima shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 16 16 19 22 24 27 30 31 29 25 22 17
Temp. min (°C) 10 10 13 16 19 22 25 26 24 20 16 12
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Precipitation (mm) 212 287 353 347 410 869 477 322 471 286 256 257
UV Index 4 5 6 7 7 6 8 8 7 6 5 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Yakushima, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Yakushima

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Yearly Temperature in Yakushima

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Yakushima, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Yakushima

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Yakushima

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Yakushima, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Yakushima

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Average weather in Yakushima by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yakushima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.