Tanegashima Space Center : 種子島宇宙センタ
The Tanegashima Space Center is a space center in Minamitane, Japan. It has been in operation since 1969 and is one of the 115 sights listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate in Tanegashima varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures around 27 °C and 28 °C. The coolest month is January, with an average temperature of 13 °C. Rainfall is highest in June, with about 691 mm of rain and 22 rainy days. For drier conditions, December and January see about 10 rainy days each.
Visitors can reach the center via New Tanegashima Airport, which is 23 km away. Kagoshima Airport is a further 158 km from the location. The site is approximately 1,003 km from Tokyo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 691 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 194 | 212 | 348 | 351 | 381 | 691 | 286 | 261 | 382 | 283 | 259 | 184 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
