What’s the climate like in Amami Ōshima?
The current climate of Amami Ōshima features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Amami Ōshima in recent years was 35°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2018.
On average, Amami Ōshima receives 2876 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Amami Ōshima runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Amami Ōshima?
The best time to visit Amami Ōshima for pleasant to warm weather is January through May, July and September through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Amami Ōshima.
Climate Table of Amami Ōshima
The climate table of Amami Ōshima shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 132 | 191 | 184 | 197 | 283 | 484 | 237 | 352 | 272 | 221 | 158 | 165 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation: 2876 mm per year, averaging 240 mm per month
- Driest months: 132 mm in January, 158 mm in November and 165 mm in December
- Wettest months: 484 mm in June, 352 mm in August and 283 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Amami Ōshima
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Amami Ōshima, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Amami Ōshima
This graph shows how much precipitation Amami Ōshima, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Amami Ōshima
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Amami Ōshima, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Amami Ōshima
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Amami Ōshima, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Amami Ōshima
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Amami Ōshima, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Amami Ōshima by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Amami Ōshima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
