Aoshima, Ehime Island

Small island in Ehime famed for large cat population.

A small island off Ehime, Aoshima is known for its Shinto shrine, palm-lined shore and a notably large stray-cat population; day-trippers arrive by ferry for short walks and photos.

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Aoshima, Ehime at a Glance#

Address: Aoshima Island, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Admission: Free

Best Time to Visit Aoshima, Ehime#

Aim for spring or autumn to avoid summer humidity and enjoy comfortable conditions for exploring the island and coast.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-33°C
Warm and humid - popular time for visitors; expect higher humidity and more people on the island and beaches.
Spring and Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity make these ideal for exploring the island and coastal walks.
Winter
Nov-Feb · 5-12°C
Milder winters with occasional rain; quieter but cooler for outdoor exploration.

Weather & Climate near Aoshima, Ehime#

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1690 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 5° - 12° 6° 66 mm overcast 77% 4.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h
February Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 78 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
March Acceptable 6° - 13° 7° 114 mm partly cloudy 75% 5.9 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.9h
April Good 11° - 18° 14° 167 mm partly cloudy 76% 5.4 m/s 1.3 high 12.9h
May Acceptable 15° - 21° 18° 170 mm overcast 79% 4.5 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
June Good 19° - 25° 22° 254 mm overcast 83% 3.3 m/s 1.5 very high 14.2h
July Good 24° - 30° 27° 204 mm overcast 85% 3.3 m/s 1.8 very high 14.0h
August Good 25° - 31° 32° 150 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 13.2h
September Very Good 21° - 27° 24° 200 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.3 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Very Good 16° - 23° 20° 137 mm partly cloudy 79% 5.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.2h
November Good 12° - 19° 15° 85 mm partly cloudy 78% 5.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
December Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 65 mm overcast 78% 4.9 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h