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Shimonoseki weather in August (Yamaguchi, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Shimonoseki in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Shimonoseki includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 26°C. Known as the warmest month of the year, it's a great time to break out your summer wardrobe. Remember to stay hydrated and enjoy the sunny weather.

Precipitation

Shimonoseki in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and June tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shimonoseki climate page with graphs.

 

Shimonoseki, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Kitakyushu, Japan (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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