When is the best time to go to Shimodate
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shimodate, 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 Shimodate
Shimodate weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimodate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 30mm | 6.7hrs | 10.9hrs |
The weather in January in Shimodate is characteristically cool and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimodate, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Shimodate and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimodate weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 49mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Shimodate is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Shimodate.
February is in the winter in Shimodate and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 49mm 1.9 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimodate weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 76mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Shimodate is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Shimodate.
March is in the spring in Shimodate and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 104mm | 5.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Shimodate's weather in April is typically mild and damp 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 Shimodate.
April is in the spring in Shimodate and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 127mm | 6.4hrs | 15hrs |
May is a wet month in Shimodate and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Shimodate.
May is in the spring in Shimodate and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 127mm 5 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 179mm | 4.4hrs | 10.9hrs |
Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Shimodate during the month of June
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 Shimodate.
June is in the summer in Shimodate and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimodate with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 141mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Shimodate is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
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 Shimodate.
July is in the summer in Shimodate and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 155mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Shimodate is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shimodate for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Shimodate and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 155mm 6.1 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 178mm | 4.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Shimodate's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
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 Shimodate.
September is in the fall / autumn in Shimodate and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimodate weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 129mm | 4.8hrs | 15hrs |
October is a wet month in Shimodate 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 Shimodate.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shimodate and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 129mm 5.1 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimodate weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 68mm | 5.4hrs | 10.9hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shimodate during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimodate, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Shimodate and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Shimodate weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 34mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Shimodate is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shimodate, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Shimodate and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimodate with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Shimodate weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 30mm 1.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8.3°C 46.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 179mm 7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26°C 78.8°F |
© Google
Locations nearby
Top Japan locations
- Fukuoka
- Hakodate
- Hakone
- Hiroshima
- Kagoshima
- Kamakura
- Kanazawa
- Kōbe
- Kyoto
- Nagoya
- Naha
- Nara
- Nikkō
- Ōsaka
- Sapporo
- Sendai
- Takayama
- Tokyo
- Yokohama