Yakushima weather in September (Kagoshima, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Yakushima in September? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

September in Yakushima generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. September marks the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 25°C.

Precipitation

Yakushima in September usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 September

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 246 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in September

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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