AI-generatedMiyako at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 1,215 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Miyako
Miyako has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Miyako is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Miyako
The best time to visit Miyako is in August. In August, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 21.8 °C in August, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in October. Rain is frequent in July and in September; the wettest month is August with 154 mm.
Miyako through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Miyako in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–17 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Miyako in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Miyako in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Miyako in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:4116:55
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:24–06:17 · evening 16:18–17:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:14–05:24 · evening 17:11–17:22
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 Miyako compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 17°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sea | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Miyako in October?
In October, Miyako is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min05:41 – 16:55
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %2 %
- Seaweight 25 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Miyako
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Miyako: score 66 against 23. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 more rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.3° | 21.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 11better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 128 mmbetter | 154 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Miyako month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January6° · Sea 10° · 4.1 h
In January, Miyako is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in January19February6° · Sea 7° · 4.8 h
In February, Miyako is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in February18March9° · Sea 6° · 5.6 h
In March, Miyako is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in March21April13° · Sea 8° · 6.5 h
In April, Miyako is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in April23May17° · Sea 11° · 7.1 h
In May, Miyako is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in May28June20° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h
In June, Miyako is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in June47July24° · Sea 19° · 5.2 h
In July, Miyako is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in July66August26° · Sea 22° · 5.7 h
In August, Miyako is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 154 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in August59September24° · Sea 21° · 5.5 h
In September, Miyako is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in September23October19° · Sea 18° · 5.3 h
In October, Miyako is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in October16November14° · Sea 16° · 4.5 h
In November, Miyako is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in November13December8° · Sea 13° · 3.9 h
In December, Miyako is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miyako.
Miyako in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Miyako
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)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 60 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 6° | 1° | 9.9° | 4.1 h | 10 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 6° | 0° | 7.4° | 4.8 h | 9 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 9° | 3° | 6.3° | 5.6 h | 12 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 13° | 7° | 8.1° | 6.5 h | 12 | 90 |
| MayMay | 23 | 17° | 11° | 10.8° | 7.1 h | 11 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 20° | 15° | 14.9° | 6.4 h | 11 | 108 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 24° | 19° | 18.7° | 5.2 h | 15 | 147 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 26° | 21° | 21.8° | 5.7 h | 15 | 154 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 24° | 18° | 21.3° | 5.5 h | 13 | 150 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 19° | 13° | 18.3° | 5.3 h | 11 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 14° | 7° | 15.5° | 4.5 h | 10 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 8° | 3° | 12.8° | 3.9 h | 11 | 68 |
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
39.65° N, 141.94° E · 10 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Miyako
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.4 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Miyako ranges from 6.3 °C in March to 21.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
From November to February 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 20.4 and 23.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.9° | 8.4° | 10.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.4° | 5.7° | 8.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.3° | 3.9° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.1° | 6.5° | 9.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.8° | 9.1° | 11.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.9° | 13.9° | 16.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.7° | 17.1° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 21.8° | 20.4° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.3° | 19.6° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.3° | 17.3° | 19.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.5° | 14.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.8° | 12.1° | 13.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Miyako
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Miyako, 47 % 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 in Miyako: 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.
In October, Miyako has about 11 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Miyako
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 and clouds in Miyako
How breezy and how cloudy Miyako 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.
In October, the wind in Miyako typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Miyako: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 and humidity in Miyako
How often the day gets hot in Miyako (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Miyako has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Snow
Snow in Miyako
When Miyako is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Miyako.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Miyako
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Miyako 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.
Miyako has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,250 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
Miyako 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- 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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Miyako compared
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Miyako vs Morioka
In October Miyako has the better holiday weather (score 23 vs 14). During the day Morioka is 1 °C cooler than Miyako.
| in October | Miyako | Morioka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 14 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 18° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 |
| Best time | Aug | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Japan in October: the best places
In October, Miyako ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Miyako
When is the best time to visit Miyako?
The best time to visit Miyako is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Miyako?
The sea temperature in Miyako ranges from 6.3 °C in March to 21.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Miyako in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Miyako?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Miyako?
Rain is frequent in July and in September; the wettest month is August with 154 mm. The driest month is February with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Miyako get?
Miyako gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Miyako in?
Miyako is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Miyako?
A nonstop flight from London to Miyako takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Miyako?
Miyako 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 Miyako?
Miyako has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 24, summer holidays 59, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 14.