Best Time to Visit Shimonoseki
Best time: Oct, Nov, Aug, May.
Aug is warmest (29.8°C high); Jul is rainiest (275 mm).
Shimonoseki weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 | 3 | 74 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 9.1 | 3 | 82 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 12.2 | 5.5 | 110 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 17.4 | 10 | 158 | 7.3 |
| May | 21.5 | 14.3 | 158 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 24.7 | 18.6 | 271 | 7.4 |
| Jul | 28.5 | 23 | 275 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 29.8 | 23.9 | 134 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 26.3 | 20.2 | 195 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 21.5 | 14.6 | 97 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 16.5 | 9.5 | 78 | 4 |
| Dec | 11.6 | 5 | 62 | 3.2 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: OctNovAugMay
Beaches: AugJul
Hiking: DecNovMay
Sightseeing: OctNovMayDec
Shimonoseki quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shimonoseki?
Oct, Nov, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 275 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 29.8°C.
Where to stay
See Shimonoseki hotels · Book Shimonoseki tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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