What’s the climate like in Shikanai?
The current climate in Shikanai features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shikanai in recent years was 36°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in January 2023.
On average, Shikanai gets 1153 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 432 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Shikanai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Shikanai?
The best time to visit Shikanai for mild to warm weather is May up to July, September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Shikanai.
Climate Table of Shikanai
The climate table of Shikanai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 12 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 4 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 59 | 49 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 98 | 134 | 212 | 119 | 125 | 60 | 67 |
| Snow (cm) | 145 | 108 | 58 | 3,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 105 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1153 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 432 cm per year
- Driest months: 49 mm in February, 59 mm in January and 60 mm in November
- Wettest months: 212 mm in August, 134 mm in July and 125 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shikanai
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shikanai, 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 Shikanai
This graph shows how much rainfall Shikanai, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shikanai
This graph shows how much snow Shikanai, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shikanai
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shikanai, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shikanai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shikanai, 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 Shikanai
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shikanai, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shikanai
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shikanai, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shikanai by Month
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