Oki-shima Island

Small Japanese island with historic shrine and cliffs

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Oki-shima at a Glance#

Address: Oki-shima, Japan (island in the Seto Inland Sea)

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.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 3° 100 mm overcast 87% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h
February Poor 1° - 7° 1° 99 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 122 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 16° 12° 145 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.6 m/s 1.2 high 13.0h
May Good 13° - 20° 16° 146 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.5 m/s 1.5 high 13.9h
June Good 17° - 24° 21° 221 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 1.5 high 14.4h
July Good 22° - 28° 25° 208 mm overcast 87% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.1h
August Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 123 mm partly cloudy 86% 3.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.3h
September Good 19° - 26° 23° 194 mm overcast 87% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Good 14° - 20° 17° 122 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.2h
November Good 8° - 15° 12° 92 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.3 m/s 0.5 low 10.2h
December Acceptable 4° - 10° 6° 84 mm overcast 87% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h

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