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Izu weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Izu at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
2,100 h
Rain a year
2,076 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
55 m

Climate in Izu

Izu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Izu is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Izu

The best time to visit Izu is from June to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 26.4 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in November. Rain is frequent from March to May and in October; the wettest month is June with 252 mm.

Izu through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Izu in spring

Mar – May

28

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Izu in summer

Jun – Aug

69

Good

  • 25–30 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 47 rainy days in all

Izu in autumn

Sep – Nov

53

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Izu in winter

Dec – Feb

27

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar – May, Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Izu for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

55

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

05:4917:11

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:33–06:23 · evening 16:37–17:26
Blue hour
Morning 05:23–05:33 · evening 17:26–17:36

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Izu compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 25° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°20°
Night-time low18°13°
Sea25°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Izu in October?

In October, Izu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 232 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Izu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 22 min05:49 – 17:11
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %55 %
  • Seaweight 25 %94 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %32 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Izu

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Izu: score 75 against 55. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Izu
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5575better
Daytime high22°30°
Night-time low15°23°
Sea23.6°26.4°
Sunshine4.8 h6.5 hbetter
Rainy days14better15
Rainfall232 mm171 mmbetter
Muggy days5better31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Izu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

26January11° · Sea 17° · 6.1 h

In January, Izu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in January
23February11° · Sea 16° · 6.1 h

In February, Izu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in February
17March14° · Sea 16° · 6.0 h

In March, Izu is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in March
19April19° · Sea 17° · 6.3 h

In April, Izu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in April
49May23° · Sea 19° · 6.3 h

In May, Izu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in May
60June25° · Sea 22° · 4.7 h

In June, Izu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 252 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in June
73July29° · Sea 24° · 5.6 h

In July, Izu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 232 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in July
75August30° · Sea 26° · 6.5 h

In August, Izu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 171 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in August
71September27° · Sea 26° · 5.1 h

In September, Izu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 222 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in September
55October22° · Sea 24° · 4.8 h

In October, Izu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 232 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in October
34November17° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h

In November, Izu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in November
31December13° · Sea 19° · 6.0 h

In December, Izu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Izu.

Izu in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Izu

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 108 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 15°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2611°3°16.8°6.1 h784
FebruaryFeb2311°3°15.9°6.1 h9106
MarchMar1714°6°16.1°6.0 h13179
AprilApr1919°10°17.2°6.3 h13179
MayMay4923°14°19.3°6.3 h13199
JuneJun6025°18°21.7°4.7 h16252
JulyJul7329°22°24.4°5.6 h15232
AugustAug7530°23°26.4°6.5 h15171
SeptemberSep7127°20°25.8°5.1 h15222
OctoberOct5522°15°23.6°4.8 h14232
NovemberNov3417°10°21.3°5.4 h11139
DecemberDec3113°5°18.8°6.0 h883

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

34.97° N, 138.95° E · 55 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Izu

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.6°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.2 – 24.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.6°8 in 10 years 22.2° – 24.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Izu ranges from 15.9 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.4 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.8°15.5°18.3°cold
FebruaryFeb15.9°14.7°17.2°cold
MarchMar16.1°14.8°17.0°cold
AprilApr17.2°15.8°18.3°fresh
MayMay19.3°18.3°20.3°fresh
JuneJun21.7°20.8°22.6°refreshing
JulyJul24.4°23.5°25.8°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.4°27.2°warm
SeptemberSep25.8°24.5°27.1°pleasant
OctoberOct23.6°22.2°24.6°pleasant
NovemberNov21.3°20.2°22.3°refreshing
DecemberDec18.8°17.6°20.0°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Izu

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,100 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 6.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.8 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Izu, 42 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Izu: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,076 mm on 149 days
Wettest month
Jun · 252 mm
Driest month
Dec · 83 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 232 mm

In October, Izu has about 14 rainy days with 232 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Izu

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 45 min
Olive skin
about 55 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Izu

How breezy and how cloudy Izu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Izu typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 82 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 4.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Izu: variable cloud, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Izu

How often the day gets hot in Izu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
37 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Izu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Izu

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Izu in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Izu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    18

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    51

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    55

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    29

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 5 min
Distance
9,620 km
Time zone
UTC+9
Jet lag
About 8 days (8 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Japan

Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Sockets
Type A, B · 100 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+81

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Izu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Izu vs Ito

In October the holiday weather in Izu and Ito is about equally good (score 55 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Ito as in Izu. The sea is about equally warm.

Izu vs Ito, in October
in OctoberIzuIto
Holiday weather score5553
Daytime high22°22°
Sea24°24°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJun – SepJul – Sep

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In October, Izu ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 28IzuThis page22°24°55
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Frequently asked questions about Izu

When is the best time to visit Izu?

The best time to visit Izu is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Izu?

The sea temperature in Izu ranges from 15.9 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Izu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Izu?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Izu?

Rain is frequent from March to May and in October; the wettest month is June with 252 mm. The driest month is December with 83 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Izu get?

Izu gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Izu in?

Izu is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Izu?

A nonstop flight from London to Izu takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Izu?

Izu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Izu?

Izu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 51, summer holidays 74, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 29.