Shika Island

Island Small island off Fukuoka Prefecture's coast

A coastal island in Fukuoka Prefecture with beaches, shrine sites and seaside walks; connected to the mainland by bridge and popular with day-trippers.

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Fukuoka Prefectural Road No.542 on west side of Cape Isoragasaki.jpg
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Shika Island
33.6739, 130.3004
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Weather & Climate near Shika Island #

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1670 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 11°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° – 16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° – 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° – 23°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

274 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° – 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° – 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 25°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° – 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Shika Island

Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka Tower
Seaside observation tower with panoramic Fukuoka Bay views
Tower 10.1 km
Fukuoka City Museum
Fukuoka City Museum
Museum showcasing Fukuoka history and regional artifacts
Museum 10.6 km
Momochi Palace
Momochi Palace
Historic palace site in Fukuoka Prefecture
Theater 11.1 km
Ainoshima (Shingū)
Ainoshima (Shingū)
Island in Fukuoka Prefecture, known for stray cats
Island 11.5 km
KBC Cinema
KBC Cinema
Local cinema theatre in Fukuoka Prefecture
Theater 12.4 km
Fukuoka Art Museum
Fukuoka Art Museum
Modern and Asian art museum in Fukuoka
Museum 12.4 km
Kōrokan Historical Museum
Kōrokan Historical Museum
Museum in Fukuoka about Kōrokan history
Museum 12.5 km
Fukuoka Castle
Fukuoka Castle
Ruined Edo-period castle in Fukuoka's Maizuru Park
Ruins 12.6 km