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What’s the climate like in Shōwa?

The current climate in Shōwa features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The typhoon season in Shōwa runs from June to November.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or explore other destinations in Japan.

Best time to visit Shōwa?

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

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Climate Table of Shōwa

The climate table of Shōwa 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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature per Month in Shōwa, Japan,

Average Precipitation per Month in Shōwa

This graph shows how much rainfall Shōwa, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Shōwa, Japan,

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 centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Shōwa, Japan,

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.

UV Index per Month in Shōwa, Japan,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Shōwa, Japan,

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 millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Shōwa, Japan,

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 centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Shōwa, Japan,

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Average Weather in Shōwa by Month

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