Best Time to Visit Yakushima for Hiking – November Scores 70/100

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70/100

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Based on optimal climate

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November, April, October

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6°C – 24°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Yakushima

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	10°	90	17.4	71%	shoulder
February	34Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	11°	104	17.6	73%	shoulder
March	45Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	13°	150	20.7	73%	wet
April	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	17°	177	17.2	79%	wet
May	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	20°	222	18.3	81%	wet
June	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	23°	470	24.8	88%	wet
July	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	26°	359	22.2	86%	wet
August	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	27°	297	24.3	84%	wet
September	30Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	25°	286	22.6	84%	wet
October	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	21°	163	19.1	77%	wet
November	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	16°	107	17.4	75%	shoulder
December	44Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	94	17.1	72%	shoulder