Kii Ōshima
Island Island off Kii Peninsula, part of Wakayama Prefecture
Island off Wakayama’s Kii Peninsula with coastal cliffs, fishing harbours and seaside roads. Visitors cycle, hike short coastal routes and sample local seafood.
How to Get to Kii Ōshima #
Accessible by local ferries from nearby ports on Wakayama Prefecture’s coast. Road access links to the Kii Peninsula network-consult local ferry timetables and regional transport services.
Tips for Visiting Kii Ōshima #
- Plan for a full day if hiking the coastal trails-ferries and local transport on the Kii Peninsula can be infrequent.
- Check local ferry timetables if approaching by sea; some smaller landings are seasonal.
- Try the region's seafood specialities at small coastal restaurants-look for places where fishermen eat.
Best Time to Visit Kii Ōshima #
Maritime climate moderated by the Kii Peninsula; late spring to autumn is best for coastal access.
Weather & Climate near Kii Ōshima #
Kii Ōshima's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2444 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (352 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (259 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (241 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (318 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
