When is the best time to go to Ishigaki

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ishigaki, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ishigaki weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ishigaki are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ishigaki January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 153mm 2.7hrs 11.6hrs

January in Ishigaki is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ishigaki.

January is in the winter in Ishigaki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ishigaki February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 140mm 2.8hrs 12.1hrs

February in Ishigaki is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ishigaki.

February is in the winter in Ishigaki and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ishigaki March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 143mm 3.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Ishigaki is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ishigaki.

March is in the spring in Ishigaki and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ishigaki April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 162mm 4.8hrs 13.5hrs

Ishigaki's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ishigaki, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Ishigaki and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ishigaki May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 215mm 5.1hrs 14.1hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Ishigaki and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ishigaki, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ishigaki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ishigaki June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 207mm 6.7hrs 11.6hrs

The weather in June in Ishigaki is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ishigaki, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ishigaki and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 207mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ishigaki July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 172mm 8.7hrs 12.1hrs

July in Ishigaki is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ishigaki for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Ishigaki and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ishigaki August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 235mm 7.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Ishigaki is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ishigaki for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Ishigaki and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 235mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Ishigaki September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 238mm 6.8hrs 13.5hrs

Ishigaki's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ishigaki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ishigaki and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Ishigaki October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 202mm 5.3hrs 14.1hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Ishigaki and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ishigaki, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ishigaki and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ishigaki November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 197mm 3.5hrs 11.6hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Ishigaki and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ishigaki.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ishigaki and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Ishigaki December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 146mm 3.1hrs 12.1hrs

December in Ishigaki is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ishigaki.

December is in the winter in Ishigaki and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ishigaki with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ishigaki weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: February 140mm 5.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.7hrs
Coldest month: January 20.2°C 68.4°F
Wettest month: September 238mm 9.4ins
Warmest sea: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
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