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Ishigaki in November: weather, what to wear and what's on

In November, Ishigaki averages a high of 26.2°C (79°F) and a low of 21.5°C (71°F), with 138.1 mm of rain on about 10.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

Ishigaki weather in November

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Ishigakijima station (6 m above sea level).

High
26.2°C (79°F)
Low
21.5°C (71°F)
Precipitation
138.1 mm
Wet days
10.8 days
Sunshine
115 hours
  • Highs fall 2.6°C from October and drop another 3.2°C into December.
  • That is 1.0°C below Ishigaki's yearly average high of 27.2°C.
  • Of our 34 places with temperature records, Ishigaki is the warmest in November, 0.9°C warmer than Miyakojima.
  • November is Ishigaki's 4th driest month (138.1 mm).
  • Of our 35 places, Ishigaki has the 8th highest precipitation in November: 1.7 mm less than Miyakojima and 0.7 mm more than Aomori.
  • Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 10.8 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.8 days.
  • Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 1.3 days, and 50 mm or more on 0.6 days.
  • 0.6 days reach 30°C or more.
  • On 1.4 nights the low stays at 25°C or above.
  • The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 13.1 days, and 4.6 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
Average temperature
23.6°C (74°F)
Humidity
73%
Days of 25°C or more
22.1 days

Early, mid and late November

Ishigaki in November by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
DaysHighLowPrecipitation
1–10 November27.3°C22.5°C42.4 mm
11–20 November26.1°C21.5°C43.8 mm
21–30 November25.3°C20.6°C51.9 mm

By the last ten days of November the average high in Ishigaki is 2.0°C lower than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 21–30 November is the wettest (51.9 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (42.4 mm).

What to wear on Ishigaki in November

Warm: highs around 26.2°C

  • Short sleeves or thin long sleeves, with a light layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
  • An umbrella: rain falls on 10.8 days.

Pack

  • Umbrella
  • A light layer for air-conditioning

Rainy season and typhoons

In an average November, 0.3 typhoons come within 300 km of the Okinawa region; across Japan, 0.5 come within 300 km (JMA, 1991–2020).

Holidays and crowds in November

National holidays in November 2026:

  • Tue 3 November — Culture Day
  • Mon 23 November — Labor Thanksgiving Day
  • Sat 21 November to Mon 23 November: 3 days off in a row

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Okinawa Prefecture were 61.3% full on average (6th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 571,010 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 66.6% in October and 51.9% in December.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like on Ishigaki in November?

The average high is 26.2°C (79°F) and the average low 21.5°C (71°F). 138.1 mm of rain falls on about 10.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear on Ishigaki in November?

Short sleeves or thin long sleeves, with a light layer for air-conditioning and evenings. An umbrella: rain falls on 10.8 days.

Is Ishigaki busy in November?

In November 2025, hotels and inns across Okinawa Prefecture were 61.3% full on average (6th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 571,010 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for November on Ishigaki?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Ishigaki in November is 30.8°C (87°F), on 10 November 2023. The lowest is 12.1°C (54°F), on 27 November 1929.

What events are on on Ishigaki in November?

Ishigaki Island Festival (62nd): Early November (7 and 8 November in 2026). Ishigaki Island Hula Festival 2026: 14 November. Yukiya Arashiro Cycling Event 2026: Late November (29 November in 2026).

November records on Ishigaki

The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Ishigakijima station.

Hottest November day
30.8°C (87°F) on 10 November 2023 (records since 1896)
Coldest November night
12.1°C (54°F) on 27 November 1929 (records since 1896)
Wettest November day
266.6 mm on 1 November 1944 (records since 1896)

What's on on Ishigaki in November

Events on Ishigaki in November: dates from each organizer's official page
EventWhenWhere and what
Ishigaki Island Festival (62nd)石垣島まつりEarly November (7 and 8 November in 2026)Shin-ei Park (main venue) and around the Civic Hall. Stage events, stalls and a citizens' parade are held. Official page
Ishigaki Island Hula Festival 2026石垣島フラフェスティバル202614 NovemberIshigaki Seaside Hotel. A hula festival held from 10:00 to 18:00. Official page
Yukiya Arashiro Cycling Event 2026新城幸也サイクリングイベント2026Late November (29 November in 2026)Funakura Park, Ishigaki City. A cycling event organised by the Ishigaki Sports Commission. Fee required. Official page

Ishigaki before and after November

Ishigaki: October, November and December (JMA, 1991–2020)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet days
October28.8°C (+2.6°C)23.9°C (+2.4°C)211.2 mm (+73.1 mm)10.8 days (same)
November26.2°C21.5°C138.1 mm10.8 days
December23.0°C (−3.2°C)18.4°C (−3.1°C)155.2 mm (+17.1 mm)12.3 days (+1.5 days)

Other places in November

November: Ishigaki against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
PlaceHighAgainst IshigakiWet daysAgainst Ishigaki
Miyakojima25.3°C−0.9°C10.9 days+0.1 days
OkinawaNaha25.0°C−1.2°C8.2 days−2.6 days
Yakushima21.2°C−5.0°C11.7 days+0.9 days
Kagoshima20.6°C−5.6°C8.1 days−2.7 days
Nagasaki18.5°C−7.7°C8.2 days−2.6 days

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Sources for this page

  1. Normals for 1991–2020: Ishigakijima (石垣島), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  2. Normals for 1991–2020: Ishigakijima (石垣島), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  3. Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Ishigakijima (石垣島) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  4. Records for November: Ishigakijima (石垣島) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  5. Typhoon averages, 1991–2020 (台風の平年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
  6. National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
  7. 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
  8. Ishigaki Island Festival (62nd) (石垣島まつり)Ishigaki City
  9. Ishigaki Island Hula Festival 2026 (石垣島フラフェスティバル2026)Ishigaki Island Hula Festival Executive Committee
  10. Yukiya Arashiro Cycling Event 2026 (新城幸也サイクリングイベント2026)Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (Okinawa Story)