Shimoda weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was clear and 19°C (67°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shimoda, Kochi, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Jul, Sep
About Shimoda weather
Is it raining in Shimoda right now?
No. It’s clear and 19° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Shimoda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–23° and lows of 8–18°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Shimoda lately?
In the past 7 days, Shimoda had 3 rainy days and 60.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shimoda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Shimoda weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shimoda?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shimoda is Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Jul, Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (51°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Shimoda?
June is the wettest month, with about 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Shimoda?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (51°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
How warm is the sea in Shimoda?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in February at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Nov.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months