Weather in April in Shikoku
Are you planning a trip a to Shikoku in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Shikoku in April?
Shikoku is a region in Japan. April in Shikoku generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Kōchi at 13°C to pleasant in Matsuyama at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Matsuyama and 2°C in Kōchi.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 119 mm to high rainfall in Matsuyama with 138 mm.Average sunshine
The city Matsuyama usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Shikoku for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shikoku climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 3 most popular destinations in Shikoku?
Matsuyama
In April Matsuyama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Takamatsu
In April Takamatsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kōchi
In April Kōchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Shikoku?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Matsuyama, April might be a good time to visit Shikoku. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsuyama. The weather in January, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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