Climate normals · 1970–2000
Shimonoseki Climate
Shimonoseki is a city in Japan (45) with a population of about 265,684. Its average annual temperature is 15.8°C (60°F), with roughly 1696 mm of rain per year.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
1696
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Shimonoseki Climate
Shimonoseki has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F) and receives about 1696 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.8°C
Avg Temp
1696
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 74 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 82 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 111 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 159 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 159 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 271 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 274 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 134 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 195 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 97 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 78 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 62 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Shimonoseki
The most comfortable months to visit Shimonoseki are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Shimonoseki are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Shimonoseki, Japan has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C and about 1696 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Shimonoseki average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.