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When is the best time to visit Tanega-shima?

Find the best time to travel to Tanega-shima, Japan, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Tanega-shima

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Tanega-shima.

Climate

Climate of Tanega-shima, Japan

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Tanega-shima.

Climate charts in Tanega-shima

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
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Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Tanega-shima?

Tanega-shima has a humid subtropical climate, which is a type of temperate climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) (Cfa).

Activities

What to do in Tanega-shima and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Tanega-shima and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Tanega-shima.

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Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Tanega-shima according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
Quieter period
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Tanega-shima?

Visitor numbers in Tanega-shima vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in July, August, October, November and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June and September are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
54/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Tanega-shima: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Tanega-shima are concentrated over 6 months: February, March, April, May, November and December. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Tanega-shima are the following: June. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: June. The peak occurs in June, with about 577 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 15 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is January, with about 152 mm.

The hottest month in Tanega-shima is August, with an average of 29°C during the day and 28°C at night. The coolest is January, with 14°C during the day and 13°C at night.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 26°C, that is during these months: July, August, September and October. The peak is reached in August, with about 28°C on average.

The sun is at its most generous in July, with about 12.8 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is January, with 6.3 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: July, August, October, November and December. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, April, May, June and September. Over the year, the average visitor index is 54/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Yakushima, Shibushi Bay and Nichinan. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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