Kitadaitōjima
Island Remote coral island in Okinawa Prefecture
A remote island in Okinawa Prefecture, Kitadaitōjima offers white coral beaches, limestone terraces and small-village life; divers, anglers and those seeking quiet beaches visit via limited ferry or air connections.
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How to Get to Kitadaitōjima #
Reaching Kitadaitōjima requires a flight from Naha (Okinawa), typically via Daito Airport. Flights are infrequent and subject to cancellation in bad weather; check schedules and book onward connections well in advance.
Tips for Visiting Kitadaitōjima #
- Plan ferry or flight connections via Naha (Okinawa) - connections to the Daitō Islands are infrequent and often weather-dependent.
- Bring cash and supplies: remote islands have limited shops and ATMs.
- Time visits for calm seas; the island's coral reefs are best seen on clear, windless days.
Best Time to Visit Kitadaitōjima #
Late spring to early autumn for beach and sea activities, watching typhoon forecasts closely in summer.
Weather & Climate near Kitadaitōjima #
Kitadaitōjima's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2457 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (278 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (272 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (229 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
