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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shimonoseki, 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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Shimonoseki weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimonoseki 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

Shimonoseki January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 75mm 3.3hrs 11.1hrs 17°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shimonoseki during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Shimonoseki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Shimonoseki February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 79mm 4.1hrs 11.8hrs 16°C

February in Shimonoseki is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Shimonoseki and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Shimonoseki weather in February »

March

Shimonoseki March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 111mm 5.5hrs 12.7hrs 16°C

The weather in March in Shimonoseki is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Shimonoseki and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Shimonoseki April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 156mm 6.1hrs 13.8hrs 17°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Shimonoseki and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 156mm 6.2 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in April »

May

Shimonoseki May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 161mm 6.6hrs 14.8hrs 19°C

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

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 Shimonoseki.

May is in the spring in Shimonoseki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in May »

June

Shimonoseki June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 282mm 5.4hrs 11.1hrs 22°C

June is a very wet, humid month in Shimonoseki and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Shimonoseki.

June is in the summer in Shimonoseki and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 282mm 11.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in June »

July

Shimonoseki July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 275mm 6hrs 11.8hrs 25°C

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

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 Shimonoseki.

July is in the summer in Shimonoseki and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 275mm 10.8 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in July »

August

Shimonoseki August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 138mm 7hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Shimonoseki and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 138mm 5.4 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in August »

September

Shimonoseki September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 182mm 5.6hrs 13.8hrs 26°C

Shimonoseki's weather in September is typically hot, humid and 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 a good time to visit Shimonoseki.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shimonoseki and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 182mm 7.2 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in September »

October

Shimonoseki October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 96mm 6hrs 14.8hrs 24°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Shimonoseki and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in October »

November

Shimonoseki November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 77mm 4.8hrs 11.1hrs 22°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shimonoseki 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 a good time to visit Shimonoseki.

November is in the fall / autumn in Shimonoseki and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 77mm 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in November »

December

Shimonoseki December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 58mm 3.7hrs 11.8hrs 19°C

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

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 Shimonoseki.

December is in the winter in Shimonoseki and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimonoseki with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimonoseki weather in December »

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Shimonoseki weather stats

Shimonoseki weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: December 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January 8.7°C 47.7°F
Wettest month: June 282mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: August 27.7°C 81.9°F
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