Yagishiri Island | TravelDojo

How to Get to Yagishiri Island #

Yagishiri Island is served by ferry from Haboro on Hokkaido’s west coast. Schedules are seasonal and weather-dependent; check local ferry timetables before travelling.

Tips for Visiting Yagishiri Island #

Take the public ferry from Haboro and check seasonal schedules; winter crossings can be canceled.
Rent a bicycle to circle the island - roads are quiet and distances short.
Try locally dried seafood available in the small village shops for an island culinary note.

Best Time to Visit Yagishiri Island #

A small island off Hokkaido known for dense cedar forest, quiet roads and seasonal ferry connections.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)

Calm seas and pleasant temperatures; ideal for cycling and birdwatching.

Spring / Autumn

Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 5-18°C (41-64°F)

Cooler and quieter; migrating birds can be seen in spring and autumn.

Weather & Climate near Yagishiri Island #

Climate

Yagishiri Island's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1191 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

26°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-7° – 1°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 17°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.3h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

16° – 21°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 24°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 21°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

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