Nakano Shima

Island Small volcanic island in Kagoshima Prefecture

A small island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Nakano Shima offers rural fishing communities, coastal walks and local seafood; visitors come for low-key island life and boat access from regional ports.

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Nakano Shima
29.8500, 129.8667

How to Get to Nakano Shima #

Access is by local ferry services from Kagoshima or other nearby islands; schedules vary seasonally so check municipal ferry timetables in advance.

Tips for Visiting Nakano Shima #

  • Check local schedules for ferry connections and private boat services - smaller islands may have infrequent service.
  • Local guesthouses and small farms may offer homestays; contact municipal tourist offices for up-to-date listings.

Best Time to Visit Nakano Shima #

Late spring through early autumn is the simplest time to visit when ferry services are more regular and the sea is calmer.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 20-30°C
Warm sea temperatures and the best time for boat access.

Weather & Climate near Nakano Shima #

Climate

Nakano Shima's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2978 mm/year), wettest in June.

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

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

259 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (375 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (562 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (241 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (240 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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