Kudaka Island
Island Small Okinawan island with sacred Ryukyuan shrine
Kudaka Island, off Okinawa, is small and tied to Ryukyuan religious traditions; visitors seek sandy beaches, clear-water snorkeling and glimpses of local ceremonies and island life a short ferry ride from the main island.
How to Get to Kudaka Island #
Short ferry services connect Kudaka to the Okinawa main island; the most common departures are from ports on Okinawa’s eastern coast. Timetables vary seasonally, so confirm with local operators.
Tips for Visiting Kudaka Island #
- Respect the island's sacred status; visitors should behave respectfully at shrines and during rituals.
- Low-season transport can be infrequent - check ferry timetables from Okinawa main island ports before planning.
Best Time to Visit Kudaka Island #
Best between late spring and early autumn for boat services and pleasant sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Kudaka Island #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2050 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (215 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
