Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Hikone, Japan in April
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hikone, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to Hikone's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April143mm average rain
April sits near Hikone's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April5.5 hours average sun
April is brighter than Hikone's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April13°C average sea
April is below Hikone's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April24 weather score
April scores below Hikone's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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