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Shibukawa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shibukawa can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to 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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Shibukawa. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shibukawa has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1694 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Shibukawa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 222 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shibukawa Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Shibukawa offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (6.9 hours daily) and June (4.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kōchi, Japan (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Shibukawa

Tue   Jan 14
11°C | -3°C
N 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
9°C | 0°C
NW 5 m/s
3.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Thu   Jan 16
7°C | -2°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Shibukawa in Japan

During the months of May, June 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:
  • When is summer in Shibukawa?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Shibukawa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shibukawa?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shibukawa?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shibukawa?
    July tops the wettest month list with 222 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shibukawa?
    December is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shibukawa?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.