When to go · Shimoda
Shimoda, month by month
The best months for Shimoda: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Aug (crowded and hot), typhoon season Sep.30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Aug (crowded and hot), typhoon season Sep.27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.18 °C (64 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shimoda, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Shimoda's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
Shimoda: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.