Ishigaki weather in September
In September, Ishigaki sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 223 mm of rain across 15.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in September, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Ishigaki's 2nd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ishigaki's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 223 mm
- 15.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:33 AM – 6:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 25 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical September day in Ishigaki reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C cooler than August and about 2°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 27 |
| 2 | 28 | 27 |
| 3 | 28 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 |
| 7 | 28 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 | 27 |
| 9 | 28 | 27 |
| 10 | 28 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 | 27 |
| 12 | 28 | 27 |
| 13 | 28 | 27 |
| 14 | 28 | 27 |
| 15 | 28 | 27 |
| 16 | 28 | 27 |
| 17 | 28 | 27 |
| 18 | 28 | 27 |
| 19 | 28 | 27 |
| 20 | 28 | 27 |
| 21 | 28 | 27 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
How September really feels in Ishigaki
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 16 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ishigaki weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 19° | 155 | 16.8 | 10.7 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 21° / 19° | 112 | 13.9 | 11.2 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 22° / 20° | 122 | 13.9 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 24° / 22° | 148 | 13.1 | 12.6 | 6.3 |
| May | 26° / 25° | 165 | 14.4 | 13.2 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 161 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 28° | 128 | 13 | 13.4 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 232 | 16.6 | 12.8 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 223 | 15.8 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 26° / 25° | 140 | 13.7 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 25° / 23° | 145 | 14.1 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 22° / 20° | 154 | 15.3 | 10.5 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%.
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| Clearer (%) | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Ishigaki gets around 223 mm of rain over 15.8 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 56 |
| 4 | 56 |
| 5 | 56 |
| 6 | 56 |
| 7 | 56 |
| 8 | 56 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 48 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 47 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the miserable band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 |
| Miserable (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 84 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 83 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 82 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 81 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 79 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 79 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 76 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 76 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 74 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 73 |
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 71 |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 70 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 68 |
| 15 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 66 |
| 16 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 64 |
| 17 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 62 |
| 18 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 59 |
| 19 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 56 |
| 20 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 55 |
| 21 | 3 | 13 | 31 | 53 |
| 22 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 50 |
| 23 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 49 |
| 24 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 47 |
| 25 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 45 |
| 26 | 4 | 16 | 36 | 44 |
| 27 | 5 | 17 | 36 | 42 |
| 28 | 5 | 17 | 37 | 41 |
| 29 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 40 |
| 30 | 5 | 18 | 38 | 39 |
Wind in September
Winds average 25 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 22 km/h on the calmest days to 27 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 23 | breezy |
| 4 | 23 | breezy |
| 5 | 23 | breezy |
| 6 | 23 | breezy |
| 7 | 23 | breezy |
| 8 | 23 | breezy |
| 9 | 24 | breezy |
| 10 | 24 | breezy |
| 11 | 24 | breezy |
| 12 | 25 | breezy |
| 13 | 25 | breezy |
| 14 | 25 | breezy |
| 15 | 25 | breezy |
| 16 | 26 | breezy |
| 17 | 26 | breezy |
| 18 | 26 | breezy |
| 19 | 26 | breezy |
| 20 | 26 | breezy |
| 21 | 27 | breezy |
| 22 | 27 | breezy |
| 23 | 27 | breezy |
| 24 | 27 | breezy |
| 25 | 27 | breezy |
| 26 | 27 | breezy |
| 27 | 27 | breezy |
| 28 | 27 | breezy |
| 29 | 27 | breezy |
| 30 | 27 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 6:58 PM to 6:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:58 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 6:57 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 6:56 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:29 | 6:55 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:30 | 6:54 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:30 | 6:53 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:30 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:50 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:31 | 6:48 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:32 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:33 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:33 | 6:43 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:33 | 6:42 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:34 | 6:41 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:34 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:35 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:37 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:35 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:34 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:31 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.42 kWh/m² to a high of 6.37 kWh/m² in July across the year — September's 5.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ishigaki
In September, Ishigaki sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ishigaki sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is September a good time to visit Ishigaki?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Ishigaki for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ishigaki in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Ishigaki sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ishigaki in September
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in July at about 29°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Ishigaki in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ishigaki peaks around June 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Ishigaki in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ishigaki is worst in March — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (June, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ishigaki?
Ishigaki sits at 24.3°N, 124.2°E, 18 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Hirara, 127 km away.
Topography around Ishigaki
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ishigaki.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ishigaki has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 217 m around an average of 22 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 528 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 517 m.
The land around Ishigaki is covered by water (37%), artificial surfaces (22%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, water (78%) within 16 km, and water (96%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ishigaki (24.3448°, 124.1572°, elevation 18 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).