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Outdoor activities Potential

70/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, April, October

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

6°C – 24°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Yakushima for hiking is November, April, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Yakushima

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
31Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
90
February
34Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
104
March
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°150
April
62Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
13°177
May
30Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
17°222
June
30Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
20°470
July
30Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
23°359
August
30Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°297
September
30Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°286
October
61Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
17°163
November
70Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
13°107
December
44Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
94

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Yakushima

When is the best time to visit Yakushima for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Yakushima for outdoor activities is typically in November, April, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Yakushima?

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Rainy season typically: March–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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