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Nishinoshima (Shimane)

Island

Nishinoshima in Shimane Prefecture is one of the Oki Islands; ferries bring hikers to coastal cliffs, beaches and small fishing villages.

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Nishinoshima (Shimane) essentials

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

Nishinoshima (Shimane) at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nishinoshima (Shimane)

Visit when local sea conditions are calm; check maritime notices and local prefecture advisories for access and safety.

Spring-Autumn (Mar-Nov)
Mar-Nov · 12-25°C
Calmer seas and generally stable weather for island approaches.

Weather & Climate near Nishinoshima (Shimane)

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1650 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
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° - 7° 1° 161 mm overcast 74% 4.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Poor 1° - 8° 1° 125 mm overcast 73% 3.9 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
March Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 108 mm overcast 73% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 16° 12° 100 mm overcast 76% 3.4 m/s 1.2 high 13.0h
May Good 12° - 20° 16° 103 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.5 high 14.0h
June Good 16° - 23° 20° 157 mm overcast 86% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 14.5h
July Good 21° - 27° 24° 178 mm overcast 88% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 14.2h
August Very Good 22° - 29° 26° 123 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.3 m/s 1.8 very high 13.4h
September Very Good 18° - 25° 22° 200 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.3 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Good 12° - 20° 16° 124 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 133 mm overcast 72% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 10.1h
December Poor 4° - 10° 4° 138 mm overcast 74% 4.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Nishinoshima (Shimane)

Access by local ferry from the nearest mainland ports in Shimane Prefecture; schedules vary seasonally. Check ferry timetables and local municipal notices for exact routes.

Tips for Visiting Nishinoshima (Shimane)

  • Check local notices for volcanic activity before planning a visit; islands in the region can be geologically active.
  • Boat charters from the nearest mainland ports are required; plan transport in advance.