Oki-shima

Island Small Japanese island with historic shrine and cliffs

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Oki-shima
Oki-shima, Japan (island in the Seto Inland Sea)
35.2071, 136.0634

How to Get to Oki-shima #

Oki-shima is usually reached by regional ferries from nearby ports in the Seto Inland Sea. Services vary seasonally and may require a short transfer from larger ferry routes-check local ferry operators for current timetables.

Tips for Visiting Oki-shima #

  • If visiting the region, combine Oki-shima with inland shrine visits-access can be seasonal.
  • Respect local shrine customs-many small islands have sacred sites and ceremonies.
  • Check ferry timetables-seasonal services to smaller islands can be infrequent.

Best Time to Visit Oki-shima #

Spring through autumn is easiest for access and outdoor activities; check ferry and shrine schedules for festivals.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 12-28°C
Pleasant weather for island walks and shrine visits.
Winter
November-March · 0-10°C
Cool and quieter; some services may reduce operations.

Weather & Climate near Oki-shima #

Climate

Oki-shima'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 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1656 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 24°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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