Shakotan Climate by Month
The temperature in Shakotan can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Shakotan. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shakotan has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1323 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Shakotan shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, April offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm of rainfall over 18 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Shakotan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Shakotan in Japan
During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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