Japan Weather Today日本語Ishigaki weather today
A tropical island far south of Okinawa's main island, with coral reefs, Kabira Bay and starry night skies. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Ishigaki
April to June (after the short rainy season) and October to November.
Ishigaki weather through the year
- Subtropical: winters are mild, about 15 to 21°C, and summers are hot and humid.
- The rainy season comes early, usually from mid May to late June.
- Typhoons are most likely from July to October and can stop flights and ferries for a day or more.
- The sea is warm enough for swimming from about April to October.
- The rainy season here usually starts and ends a little earlier than on Okinawa's main island.
Ishigaki by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Warm beach weather from April; the rainy season usually starts in May.
What to wear: Summer clothes by day, a light layer for windy evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Hot, sunny and perfect for snorkelling, but typhoons are most likely from July to September.
What to wear: Light clothes, a hat, strong sunscreen and swimwear.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Still warm sea in October and November, with fewer crowds.
What to wear: Summer clothes until late October, then a light layer.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild, often cloudy and windy; good for hiking and stargazing.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; north winds can feel cool.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Ishigaki today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Ishigaki.
When is the best time to visit Ishigaki?
April to June (after the short rainy season) and October to November.
When is the rainy season in Ishigaki?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from mid May to late June.
Does it snow in Ishigaki?
It never snows.
Is there a free weather app for Ishigaki in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
