Yakushima weather in October (Kagoshima, Japan)

Looking to travel to Yakushima in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Yakushima generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Yakushima in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Yakushima. August, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March and June tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yakushima climate page with graphs.

 

Yakushima, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tanegashima, Japan (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yakushima in October?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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