Kogajajima

Island Uninhabited volcanic island in southern Japan

Kogajajima is a small Japanese island in the southern island chain; visitors generally seek remote coastline, fishing boats and short trips from larger island ports.

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Kogajajima
29.8804, 129.6205

How to Get to Kogajajima #

Access to Kogajajima is by local ferry or private boat from larger nearby islands or mainland ports. Schedules are seasonal and subject to weather; visitors should plan transfers ahead and confirm with local operators.

Tips for Visiting Kogajajima #

  • Boat access can be weather-dependent; check ferry or boat schedules in advance.
  • The island's shoreline can be rocky and steep - choose landing spots with care and local advice.
  • If staying nearby on larger islands, ask hosts about tide times and safe swimming spots.

Best Time to Visit Kogajajima #

Best visited between spring and autumn when sea conditions are calmer and boat services operate more frequently.

Spring-Autumn (Apr-Oct)
April-October · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Warmer, calmer seas and the practical window for visits and fishing.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
November-March · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Cooler and often rougher seas; fewer services and limited access.

Weather & Climate near Kogajajima #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2769 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
12° 17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
14° 19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

243 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (351 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

351 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (538 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

538 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
27° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
18° 23°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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