When is the best time to go to Shimoda
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shimoda, 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.
Average temperatures in Shimoda
Shimoda weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimoda 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 76mm | 6hrs | 11hrs | 18°C |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shimoda during the month of January
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoda.
January is in the winter in Shimoda and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 98mm | 5.7hrs | 11.8hrs | 17°C |
February in Shimoda is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Shimoda and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 98mm 3.8 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 172mm | 5.8hrs | 12.7hrs | 17°C |
The weather in March in Shimoda is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimoda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Shimoda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 172mm 6.8 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 184mm | 5.7hrs | 13.9hrs | 18°C |
Shimoda's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
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 Shimoda.
April is in the spring in Shimoda and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 184mm 7.2 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 210mm | 6.2hrs | 14.8hrs | 21°C |
May is a very wet month in Shimoda and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoda.
May is in the spring in Shimoda and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 210mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 293mm | 4.5hrs | 11hrs | 23°C |
June in Shimoda is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoda.
June is in the summer in Shimoda and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimoda with around 293mm 11.5 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 211mm | 5.1hrs | 11.8hrs | 26°C |
July in Shimoda is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimoda, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Shimoda and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 211mm 8.3 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 231mm | 6.6hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
The weather in August in Shimoda is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimoda, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Shimoda and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 231mm 9.1 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 245mm | 4.9hrs | 13.9hrs | 26°C |
Shimoda's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimoda, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shimoda and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimoda weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 208mm | 4.8hrs | 14.8hrs | 24°C |
October is a very wet month in Shimoda and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shimoda.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shimoda and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 130mm | 5.2hrs | 11hrs | 22°C |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Shimoda during the month of November
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 Shimoda.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shimoda and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 68mm | 5.9hrs | 11.8hrs | 20°C |
December in Shimoda is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Shimoda, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shimoda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimoda with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shimoda weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 293mm 11.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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