Shimabara in January
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
8Rainy days (71 mm)
10:04 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 17:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 5°C | 71 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 12°C | 5°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 134 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 20°C | 12°C | 152 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 24°C | 17°C | 178 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 27°C | 21°C | 435 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 344 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 181 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.8 |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 206 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 24°C | 17°C | 108 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 18°C | 12°C | 101 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 13°C | 7°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shimabara in January?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Shimabara?
The best months are October.