Weather in Annual in Shikoku
Are you planning a trip a to Shikoku in Annual and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Shikoku in Annual?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. Annual in Shikoku generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During Annual, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Kōchi at 2°C to cold in Takamatsu at 10°C. At night it cools down to 4°C in Takamatsu and -6°C in Kōchi. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In Annual, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Kōchi with 143 mm. In Matsuyama, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 127 hours of sunlight expected in Matsuyama. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at Annual's conditions in Shikoku, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shikoku's yearly weather, check out our Shikoku climate page.
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For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Shikoku's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in Annual for the 3 most popular destinations in Shikoku?
Matsuyama
In Annual Matsuyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Takamatsu
In Annual Takamatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kōchi
In Annual Kōchi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is Annual the best time to visit Shikoku?
In our opinion, Annual may not be the ideal time to visit Shikoku due to the typically poor weather in Matsuyama.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsuyama. On the other hand, the months of January, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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