What’s the climate like in Shikoku?
The current climate of Shikoku features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shikoku in recent years was 37°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2016.
On average, Shikoku gets 2755 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shikoku?
The best time to visit Shikoku for pleasant to warm weather is March through May, October and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Shikoku.
Climate Table of Shikoku
The climate table of Shikoku shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 129 | 170 | 231 | 241 | 327 | 393 | 421 | 334 | 175 | 98 | 172 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,7 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2755 mm per year, averaging 230 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in January, 98 mm in November and 129 mm in February
- Wettest months: 421 mm in August, 393 mm in July and 334 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shikoku
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shikoku, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shikoku
This graph shows how much precipitation Shikoku, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shikoku
This graph shows how much snow Shikoku, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shikoku
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shikoku, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shikoku
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shikoku, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shikoku
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shikoku, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shikoku
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shikoku, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Shikoku
The weather in Shikoku is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor.
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at the start an the Henro Michi, I was on the east side of Shikoku and it was still dry. In the second half of the trip, I was on the west side and it was dry there too,while the east side had a lot of rain. Five times I walked the Henro Michi, each time with the same conclusion: make sure you get to the west side on time.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Shikoku by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shikoku. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
