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Yomitan Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Yomitan year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 50–66°F, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April and May. Common activities: Outdoor walks, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 74–85°F, hot and humid with relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Swimming at the beach, water sports. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 66–80°F, temperatures gradually decrease, rainfall decreases. Common activities: Outdoor excursions, viewing autumn scenery. Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved shirts or light jackets.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 41–44°F, cold and dry, with the least rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, onsen experience. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, thick jacket, scarf and gloves.

Yomitan climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 63.0°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1656 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August

Yomitan monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
41.2°F
47.4
February
43°F
72.5
March
50.9°F
131.3
April
61.5°F
182.2
May
66.7°F
199.8
June
74.7°F
248.8
July
84°F
176
August
85.1°F
254.7
September
80.8°F
127.3
October
66.4°F
105.2
November
57°F
91.9
December
45°F
19.2

Yomitan weather for the next seven days

1/8
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
41.6°F/33°F
1/9
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
44.3°F/31.3°F
1/10
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
51.1°F/32.9°F
1/11
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
39.4°F/28.9°F
1/12
Monday
Patchy moderate snow
40.4°F/28°F
1/13
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
39.9°F/31.1°F
1/14
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
54.2°F/34.6°F

Yomitan Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What is Yomitan known for?

Yomitan is celebrated as the "most populous village" in Japan. It is also recognized as the birthplace of Aka Inko, the creator of the sanshin, a traditional three-stringed musical instrument. Visitors can also enjoy various sweets made from local Okinawan red sweet potato, known as "Beni Imo."

Can I use Yomitan for language learning?

Yomitan is a powerful tool for language learners, especially those studying Japanese. It functions as a browser-based media player and Chrome extension that can add text-selectable and scannable subtitles to video sources, making it excellent for platforms like YouTube and Netflix to enhance vocabulary acquisition and comprehension.

Is Yomitan related to Yomichan?

Yes, Yomitan is the direct successor to Yomichan. Yomichan was sunset by its owner on February 26, 2023, and Yomitan has been developed to continue its functionality, offering an improved and updated user experience for language learning and research.

What are some cultural highlights in Yomitan?

Yomitan is deeply rooted in Okinawan culture. It is famous as the birthplace of the sanshin, a traditional instrument central to Okinawan music. The village also showcases traditional crafts and is known for its production of delicious sweets made from the local Beni Imo (purple sweet potato).

How can Yomitan enhance my learning experience with Anki?

Yomitan seamlessly integrates with Anki for an enhanced learning experience. By enabling Anki integration in Yomitan's options and ensuring Anki is running with AnkiConnect installed, you can configure templates for terms or kanji, allowing for efficient vocabulary and character memorization directly from your browsing.