The climate of Shikoku

The current climate in Shikoku features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Shikoku, Japan.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Shikoku gets 2755 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The typhoon season in Shikoku runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Shikoku?

The best time to visit Shikoku for mild to warm weather is March up to May, October and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Shikoku.

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Climate Table of Shikoku

The climate table of Shikoku 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) 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.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Shikoku, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Shikoku

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Yearly Temperature in Shikoku

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shikoku, 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 Shikoku

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Shikoku

Average Snowfall per Month in Shikoku

Total Yearly Snowfall in Shikoku

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Shikoku

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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.