Shikoku Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shikoku, Japan in April.

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Matsuyama Takamatsu Kōchi

Thinking about venturing to Shikoku, Japan this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Shikoku in April

Shikoku, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Shikoku generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Kōchi at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Matsuyama at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Matsuyama and 2°C (36°F) in Kōchi.

To explore the conditions in Shikoku, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Takamatsu with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Matsuyama with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Matsuyama typically receives 191 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Shikoku by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shikoku - and find the best time to visit. (based on Matsuyama)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shikoku in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shikoku.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shikoku

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Shikoku, Japan?

Temperature range in Shikoku (April)

Precipitation variation in Shikoku (April)

Matsuyama

In April Matsuyama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
191 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Matsuyama →

Takamatsu

In April Takamatsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
193 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Takamatsu →

Kōchi

In April Kōchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
199 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Kōchi →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shikoku in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsuyama 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Takamatsu 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Kōchi 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Shikoku weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shikoku, Japan in April?

In April, Shikoku, Japan generally has good weather conditions. Matsuyama sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Shikoku, Japan in April?

Matsuyama averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Shikoku, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Matsuyama typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 138 mm (5.4 in) on average across Shikoku, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shikoku, Japan?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Matsuyama, April might be a good time to visit Shikoku, Japan. 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 very good weather in Matsuyama. The weather in January, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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