Shimane Weather in April

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

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Matsue Tsuwano Izumo Yasugi

Planning a journey to Shimane, Japan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shimane in April

Shimane, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Shimane generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Matsue.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Izumo with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Tsuwano with 144 mm (5.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Matsue typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Shimane in April

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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 Shimane

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

Temperature range in Shimane (April)

Precipitation variation in Shimane (April)

Matsue

In April Matsue generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Matsue →

Tsuwano

In April Tsuwano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
178 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tsuwano →

Izumo

In April Izumo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Izumo →

Yasugi

In April Yasugi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yasugi →

Hamada

In April Hamada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
178 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hamada →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsue 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Tsuwano 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Izumo 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Yasugi 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Hamada 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

Shimane weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in Shimane, Japan brings unpleasant weather. In Matsue, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Matsue averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Matsue typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 117 mm (4.6 in) on average across Shimane, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shimane, Japan?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Shimane, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Matsue.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsue. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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