Shimoda, Japan - Weather and Climate
The weather in Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from 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 comfortable to chilly in Shimoda. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shimoda has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2283 mm of rainfall annually. Shimoda can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 303 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 98 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shimoda 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
Shimoda experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.9 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.7 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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 Shimoda.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Shimoda
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Shimoda 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 303 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 98 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 206 hours of sunshine.
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