When is the best time to go to Shimabara

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shimabara, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Shimabara weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimabara are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Shimabara January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 73mm 4hrs 11.2hrs 19°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Shimabara and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimabara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Shimabara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Shimabara February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 87mm 4.5hrs 11.9hrs 18°C

February in Shimabara is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimabara.

February is in the winter in Shimabara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Shimabara March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 135mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs 18°C

The weather in March in Shimabara is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimabara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Shimabara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Shimabara April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 176mm 5.7hrs 13.8hrs 19°C

Shimabara's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimabara.

April is in the spring in Shimabara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Shimabara May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 211mm 6.1hrs 14.7hrs 21°C

May is a very wet month in Shimabara and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimabara.

May is in the spring in Shimabara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Shimabara June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 388mm 4.9hrs 11.2hrs 23°C

Shimabara's weather in June is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimabara.

June is in the summer in Shimabara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimabara with around 388mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Shimabara July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 395mm 6.1hrs 11.9hrs 26°C

July in Shimabara is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimabara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Shimabara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 395mm 15.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Shimabara August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 198mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

The weather in August in Shimabara is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimabara for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Shimabara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Shimabara September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 182mm 5.8hrs 13.8hrs 27°C

Shimabara's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimabara, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shimabara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Shimabara October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 98mm 6.1hrs 14.7hrs 25°C

October is a a little damp month in Shimabara and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimabara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shimabara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Shimabara November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 79mm 5.1hrs 11.2hrs 23°C

Shimabara's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimabara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Shimabara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Shimabara December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 58mm 4.2hrs 11.9hrs 21°C

December in Shimabara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimabara.

December is in the winter in Shimabara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimabara with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Shimabara weather stats

Shimabara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: December 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.3°C 48.7°F
Wettest month: July 395mm 15.6ins
Warmest sea: August 28.3°C 82.9°F
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