Overview of Tanegashima Island
“Nature and space on the same island”
Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima prefecture is a beautiful island known as a popular beach destination. Its east and west coasts are home to white sands and majestic beaches home to local sea turtles. On the south lies the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan's key space facility, where rocket launches can be observed and where the Space Museum can be visited.
Climate in Tanegashima Island
Annual temperature is roughly between 11°C (52°F) and 28°C (82°F). June expects the highest precipitation (about 650mm). July to September are the hottest months (about 27°C or 81°F), and January, February and December are the coolest months (about 11°C or 52°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
Of the 2nd week of Aug, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
Of the 2nd week of Aug, 10-year averageHourly Wind Speed
Of the 2nd week of Aug, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
Of the 2nd week of Aug, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Aug
10-year average.Monthly Weather
10-year averageMonthly Precipitation and Temperature
10-year averageMonthly Wind Speed
10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Tanegashima Island in the 2nd week of Aug.