Amagi Sanmyaku at a Glance
Best Time to Visit Amagi Sanmyaku
Amagi's passes and ridgelines are most congenial in spring and autumn; summer brings heat and mosquitos, winter can close higher routes.
Weather & Climate near Amagi Sanmyaku
Amagi Sanmyaku's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2060 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 7° | -2° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 6.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 7° | -2° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 6.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 1° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 5.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 15° | 184 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 14° - 21° | 18° | 261 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 18° - 25° | 21° | 204 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 275 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 16° - 23° | 20° | 277 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 15° | 215 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 6.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 6.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
How to Get to Amagi Sanmyaku
By rail: Take the JR Tokaido Line to Atami or the Izukyu Line to Shuzenji; from either station hire a car or take local buses toward Amagi Pass (look for signs to Amagi-tōge). By road: the Izu-Jūkan and local prefectural roads connect the peninsula-Route 11 and smaller mountain roads climb to the pass. Cycling is common on the established pass routes.
Tips for Visiting Amagi Sanmyaku
- Start early at the Amagi Pass to avoid weekend drivers and crowds from nearby Shimoda and Atami.
- If driving, use Route 11 (Izu-Jūkan Road) on the Izu Peninsula and look for signs to Amagi-tōge (Amagi Pass).
- Pack for sudden weather changes-Amagi's microclimate can drop temperature and fog in an hour.
