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Iriomote & Taketomi Weather & What to Wear
Iriomote, Taketomi, Yubu Island, Urauchi River
Yaeyama islands you can reach by boat from Ishigaki. Iriomote is a World Natural Heritage island mostly covered by jungle and mangroves, while Taketomi is a small island that still has rows of red-tiled houses and white-sand lanes. Temperatures shown are Iriomote's; rainfall is on the high side.
- January low
- 16.4℃
- August high
- 31.5℃
- Annual rain
- 2,240mm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMRain26°☂ 80%
- 6 PMRain25°☂ 90%
- 9 PMRain27°☂ 90%
- Tomorrow12 AMRain27°☂ 90%
- 3 AMRain27°☂ 90%
- 6 AMRain27°☂ 90%
- 9 AMRain28°☂ 90%
- 12 PMRain28°☂ 90%
- 3 PMRain27°☂ 90%
- 6 PMRain26°☂ 80%
- 9 PMRain27°☂ 80%
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Rain28°/26°Observed: 26°☂ 90%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Rainstorm29°/26°☂ 90%
- 10/24(Sat)Rainstorm31°/27°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, sunny at times31°/27°☂ 30%Reliability B
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, sunny at times31°/26°☂ 30%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy30°/25°☂ 40%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy28°/24°☂ 40%Reliability B
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Iriomote & Taketomi
For jungle trips & canoeing
Spring and autumn, when the heat eases, are ideal for mangrove canoeing and treks to waterfalls.
Climate
Iriomote & Taketomi Temperature Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.9℃ | 16.4℃ | 162.9mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Feb | 21.6℃ | 16.7℃ | 146.6mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Mar | 23.1℃ | 17.7℃ | 147.3mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Apr | 25.5℃ | 20.3℃ | 157.3mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| May | 28.3℃ | 23.1℃ | 175.6mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 30.5℃ | 25.8℃ | 186.3mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 32.1℃ | 26.5℃ | 128.8mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.5℃ | 26.1℃ | 282mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 30.3℃ | 25.2℃ | 270.8mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 27.8℃ | 23.4℃ | 213.1mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Nov | 25.5℃ | 21.0℃ | 192.3mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Dec | 22.4℃ | 17.9℃ | 176.9mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature. Bring a light layer for evenings and air-conditioned rooms.
Seasons
Iriomote & Taketomi Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayMarch and April bring comfortable temperatures in the mid-20s°C — a good season for strolling around Taketomi and canoeing on Iriomote.
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Summer
Jun–AugHighs of 31–32°C. August and September are rainy, and typhoons can halt boats from Ishigaki.
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Autumn
Sep–NovIn October and November the heat eases — a pleasant season for jungle walks.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 21–22°C. There are more cloudy and rainy days, but forest walks are cool and comfortable.
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Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and precipitation figures are normals from the Iriomotejima station; actual weather varies from year to year.
