Shimada, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very warm
to cold over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Shimada. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shimada has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2424 mm of rainfall annually. Shimada can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 310 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 86 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shimada Precipitation page.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
Shimada can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shimada.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 88%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in July and August to 6 m/s in January, February and March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Shimada
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Shimada 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 310 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.
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