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Yakushima weather in February
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Yakushima station (37 m above sea level).
- High
- 15.5°C (60°F)
- Low
- 9.2°C (49°F)
- Precipitation
- 289.2 mm
- Wet days
- 13.6 days
- Sunshine
- 83 hours
- Highs rise 0.8°C from January and climb another 2.5°C into March.
- That is 7.4°C below Yakushima's yearly average high of 22.9°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Yakushima is the 4th warmest in February: 4.7°C cooler than Naha and 0.9°C warmer than Kagoshima.
- February is Yakushima's 3rd driest month (289.2 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Yakushima gets the most precipitation in February: 84.7 mm more than Shirakawa-go.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 13.6 days, and 10 mm or more on 6.5 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 3.1 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.7 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 8.6 days, and 7.0 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 12.3°C (54°F)
- Humidity
- 68%
Early, mid and late February
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | 14.5°C | 8.4°C | 74.5 mm |
| 11–20 February | 15.6°C | 9.2°C | 116.3 mm |
| 21–28 February | 16.6°C | 10.2°C | 98.5 mm |
By the last ten days of February the average high in Yakushima is 2.1°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 February is the wettest (116.3 mm) and 1–10 February the driest (74.5 mm).
What to wear on Yakushima in February
Is Yakushima cold in February?
Not really: it is cool. Yakushima averages 15.5°C (60°F) by day and 9.2°C (49°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 14.3°C), is over by February.
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- An umbrella: rain falls on 13.6 days.
Pack
- Umbrella
Holidays and crowds in February
National holidays in February 2027:
- Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
- Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday
In February 2025, hotels and inns across Kagoshima Prefecture were 57.0% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 55,020 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 47.9% in January and 55.4% in March.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like on Yakushima in February?
The average high is 15.5°C (60°F) and the average low 9.2°C (49°F). 289.2 mm of rain falls on about 13.6 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear on Yakushima in February?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. An umbrella: rain falls on 13.6 days.
Is Yakushima cold in February?
Not really: it is cool. Yakushima averages 15.5°C (60°F) by day and 9.2°C (49°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 21–31 January (highs of 14.3°C), is over by February.
Is Yakushima busy in February?
In February 2025, hotels and inns across Kagoshima Prefecture were 57.0% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 55,020 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for February on Yakushima?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Yakushima in February is 26.1°C (79°F), on 27 February 1954. The lowest is 0.7°C (33°F), on 27 February 1981.
What events are on on Yakushima in February?
Cycling Yakushima and Yakushima Hill Climb: Mid-February, every year.
February records on Yakushima
The extremes the JMA has measured in February at its Yakushima station.
- Hottest February day
- 26.1°C (79°F) on 27 February 1954 (records since 1938)
- Coldest February night
- 0.7°C (33°F) on 27 February 1981 (records since 1938)
- Wettest February day
- 271.5 mm on 23 February 1990 (records since 1938)
What's on on Yakushima in February
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Cycling Yakushima and Yakushima Hill Climbサイクリング屋久島・屋久島ヒルクライム | Mid-February, every year | Yakushima Town. A cycling event with a 100 km course around the island, a 50 km short course and a 20 km family course. The hill climb to Shiratani Unsuikyo is held the day before. Official page |
Yakushima before and after February
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Yakushima (屋久島), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Yakushima (屋久島), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Yakushima (屋久島) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for February: Yakushima (屋久島) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Cycling Yakushima and Yakushima Hill Climb (サイクリング屋久島・屋久島ヒルクライム)Yakushima Tourism Association