What’s the climate like in Shōwa?
The current climate of Shōwa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°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 Shōwa in recent years was 37°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2016.
On average, Shōwa gets 2030 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Shōwa runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Japan? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Shōwa?
The best time to visit Shōwa for pleasant to warm weather is March through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Shōwa.
Climate Table of Shōwa
The climate table of Shōwa 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 87 | 130 | 145 | 155 | 141 | 216 | 208 | 182 | 267 | 248 | 162 | 89 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,5 | 3,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2030 mm per year, averaging 169 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 87 mm in January, 89 mm in December and 130 mm in February
- Wettest months: 267 mm in September, 248 mm in October and 216 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shōwa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shōwa, 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 Shōwa
This graph shows how much precipitation Shōwa, 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 Shōwa
This graph shows how much snow Shōwa, 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 Shōwa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shōwa, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shōwa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shōwa, 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 Shōwa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shōwa, 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 Shōwa
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shōwa, 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.
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Average Weather in Shōwa by Month
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