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Shika Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Shika experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Shika is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

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

Shika has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2044 mm of rainfall per year. Shika offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (228 mm) and May (119 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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, Shika serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shika.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 81%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Shika

Sat   Jan 11
6°C | 1°C
S 3 m/s
7.6 mm
partly cloudy and chance of sleet

partly cloudy and chance of sleet

hourly forecast
Sun   Jan 12
8°C | 1°C
S 5 m/s
2.7 mm
broken clouds and chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
8°C | 3°C
N 5 m/s
4.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Shika in Japan

During the months of June and October 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Shika?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shika?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shika?
    December tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shika?
    May is the driest month with 119 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shika?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 211 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.

     

     


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