Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Shodoshima, Japan in January
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
35mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shodoshima, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January7°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January35mm average rain
January is one of Shodoshima's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.5 hours average sun
January is one of Shodoshima's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January13°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January24 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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