Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
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Shikoku Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Shikoku is a region in Japan. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Shikoku over the year. What is the best time to visit Shikoku?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Shikoku over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Shikoku in January
In January the weather in Shikoku is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kōchi with 2°C (36°F) to low in Takamatsu with 10°C (50°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Shikoku.
Find more detailed climate information for Shikoku in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Shikoku in February
In February the weather in Shikoku ranges from less favorable in Kōchi to mixed in Matsuyama. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Kōchi to 11°C (52°F) in Takamatsu.
Find more detailed climate information for Shikoku in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Shikoku in July
In July the weather in Shikoku ranges from less favorable in Matsuyama to good in Takamatsu. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Kōchi to 30°C (86°F) in Matsuyama. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Shikoku in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Shikoku in August
In August the weather in Shikoku ranges from good in Matsuyama to very good in Kōchi. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Kōchi with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Takamatsu with 31°C (88°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Shikoku. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Shikoku in August here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Shikoku in December
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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