JapanThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Shikanai, Japan.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Shikanai, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Shikanai
Yearly Temperature in Shikanai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shikanai, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shikanai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shikanai
Average Snowfall per Month in Shikanai
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shikanai
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Shikanai
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Average weather in Shikanai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shikanai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.