Japan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
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Yonaha Maehama Beach, Irabu Bridge, Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
About 50 minutes by plane from Naha. This island is popular for its white sand beaches and sea known as "Miyako blue," at spots like Yonaha Maehama Beach and Irabu Bridge. It's a flat island with few mountains or rivers, slightly warmer than Naha, with highs around 21°C even in winter.
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
From late June, when the rainy season ends, to September is the best beach season. However, the island often lies in the path of typhoons at this time.
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.6℃ | 16.3℃ | 138.8mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Feb | 21.1℃ | 16.6℃ | 119.8mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Mar | 22.8℃ | 17.9℃ | 138.7mm | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Apr | 25.1℃ | 20.4℃ | 148.7mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| May | 27.7℃ | 23.0℃ | 222.3mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 30.3℃ | 25.7℃ | 194.7mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.7℃ | 26.8℃ | 151.6mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.3℃ | 26.5℃ | 257.4mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 30.1℃ | 25.6℃ | 259.3mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 27.8℃ | 23.8℃ | 157.9mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Nov | 25.3℃ | 21.3℃ | 139.8mm | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Dec | 22.2℃ | 18.2℃ | 147.2mm | 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.
Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
March and April bring comfortable temperatures in the mid-20s°C. The rainy season starts around mid-May.
Highs around 31°C. The sea is at its most beautiful, but in August and September typhoons can ground flights.
September brings lots of rain and typhoons. In October and November the heat eases, and you can still enjoy the sea.
Highs around 21–22°C. Northerly winds are strong and cloudy days are common, so bring a light jacket.
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and precipitation figures are normals from the Miyakojima station; actual weather varies from year to year.