Gotō Islands, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Gotō Islands, Japan? If you're planning to go to Gotō Islands, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Gotō Islands, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Gotō Islands, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Gotō Islands, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gotō Islands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Gotō Islands, Japan by month

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January

Traveling to Gotō Islands in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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February

February in Gotō Islands is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

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March

If you visit Gotō Islands during March, you may notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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April

If you go to Gotō Islands in April, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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May

May in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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June

If you go to Gotō Islands in June, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

If you go to Gotō Islands in July, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

If you vacation in Gotō Islands during August, you may notice that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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September

If you visit Gotō Islands during September, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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October

If you vacation in Gotō Islands during October, you may find that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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November

In November, Gotō Islands can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gotō Islands, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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December

If you vacation in Gotō Islands during December, you may find that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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Activities for Gotō Islands, Japan

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Gotō Islands.

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