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Shima Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Shima is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Shima, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 12°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shima experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1998 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Shima, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 274 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 79 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Shima Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Shima

Wed   Jan 15
11°C | 2°C
NW 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
9°C | 1°C
NW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
9°C | 2°C
NW 8 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Shima in Japan

During the months of May, 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:
  • When is summer in Shima?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is the rainy season in Shima?
    Rainy season in Shima occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shima?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shima?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shima?
    October tops the wettest month list with 274 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shima?
    December is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.