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Kitadaitōjima

Island

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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Kitadaitōjima essentials

Country: Japan
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Yen (¥)
Emergency: 110

Kitadaitōjima at a Glance#

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kitadaitōjima#

Late spring to early autumn for beach and sea activities, watching typhoon forecasts closely in summer.

Warm season
April-October · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Best for beach time, snorkeling and calmer seas; typhoon season peaks late summer so watch forecasts.
Cooler season
November-March · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Quieter and cooler; sea remains relatively mild but some services may reduce schedule.

Weather & Climate near Kitadaitōjima#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 15° - 21° 18° 149 mm overcast 73% 4.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.6h
February Good 15° - 21° 18° 156 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.1 m/s 1.3 high 11.2h
March Very Good 17° - 22° 19° 192 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 19° - 24° 22° 228 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.6h
May Very Good 21° - 26° 24° 278 mm partly cloudy 86% 4.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
June Very Good 24° - 29° 27° 272 mm partly cloudy 89% 4.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.6h
July Good 26° - 31° 34° 185 mm partly cloudy 83% 4.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.4h
August Very Good 26° - 31° 33° 201 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.9h
September Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 206 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Very Good 23° - 28° 26° 229 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.5 m/s 1.5 very high 11.4h
November Very Good 20° - 25° 23° 206 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 1.1 high 10.8h
December Good 17° - 22° 19° 155 mm overcast 74% 4.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

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.