Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Yakushima, Japan in October
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
224mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yakushima, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October22°C average high
October is close to Yakushima's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October224mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Yakushima's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Yakushima's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October26°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October45 weather score
October scores above Yakushima's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
