What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
On average, Yakushima receives 4547 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 4547 mm per year, averaging 379 mm per month
- Driest months: 212 mm in January, 256 mm in November and 257 mm in December
- Wettest months: 869 mm in June, 477 mm in July and 471 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Yakushima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Yakushima, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yakushima
This graph shows how much rainfall Yakushima, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Yakushima
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Yakushima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yakushima, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yakushima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Yakushima, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
