Shimane weather in January
Planning a getaway to Shimane this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Shimane in January?
Shimane is a region in Japan. January in Shimane generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Matsue. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shimane. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tsuwano with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Matsue with 180 mm.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Shimane, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shimane's yearly weather, check out our Shimane climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Shimane?
Matsue
In January Matsue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tsuwano
In January Tsuwano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Izumo
In January Izumo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yasugi
In January Yasugi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hamada
In January Hamada generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Shimane?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Shimane due to the typically poor weather in Matsue.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, August and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Matsue. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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