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Nakanoshima (Shimane)

Island

An island in Shimane Prefecture reachable by ferry; draws visitors for fishing villages, coastal walks, and rural Japanese island life.

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Nakanoshima (Shimane) essentials

Country: Japan
Driest months: Mar-May
Pay in: Yen (¥)
Emergency: 110

Nakanoshima (Shimane) at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nakanoshima (Shimane)

Enjoy in late spring through early autumn for comfortable weather; shoulder seasons are quieter.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Pleasant for coastal travel; higher visitor numbers on holiday weekends.
Winter-Spring
Nov-Apr · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cooler and quieter; good for solitary walks and birdwatching.

Weather & Climate near Nakanoshima (Shimane)

Climate

Nakanoshima (Shimane)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1656 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 8° 1° 156 mm overcast 74% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Poor 1° - 8° 1° 127 mm overcast 73% 3.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
March Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 110 mm overcast 73% 3.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 16° 12° 101 mm overcast 76% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.0h
May Good 12° - 20° 16° 104 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
June Good 16° - 23° 20° 157 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.5h
July Good 21° - 27° 24° 182 mm overcast 88% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 14.2h
August Very Good 22° - 29° 26° 126 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 13.4h
September Good 18° - 25° 22° 200 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 12° - 20° 16° 123 mm overcast 72% 3.3 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Acceptable 8° - 15° 12° 133 mm overcast 72% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h
December Poor 4° - 11° 5° 137 mm overcast 74% 3.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Nakanoshima (Shimane)

Ferry services connect Shimane’s islands to the mainland; the nearest major embarkation points are in Okinoshima and Matsue. Travelers should check local ferry schedules and plan for limited services outside peak seasons.