Shakotan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Shakotan. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August to a very cold -1°C (30°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in August to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Shakotan has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1323 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Shakotan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shakotan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shakotan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shakotan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year