When to go · Shibata
Shibata, month by month
The best months for Shibata: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heavy snow), mid-Aug (heat and Obon crowds).5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 22 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heavy snow), mid-Aug (heat and Obon crowds).6 °C (43 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 19 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 18 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 13 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (heavy snow), mid-Aug (heat and Obon crowds).31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 15 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 18 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 21 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 21 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shibata, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 14
May: 13 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Shibata's best window: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov.
Shibata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.