When to go · Shinjo
Shinjo, month by month
The best months for Shinjo: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul (rainy season), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, limited transport).2 °C (36 °F) / -3.7 °C (25 °F), 238.4 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 25 °F (-3.7 °C), 238.4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul (rainy season), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, limited transport).3 °C (37 °F) / -3.9 °C (25 °F), 154 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-3.9 °C), 154 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.7.1 °C (45 °F) / -1.6 °C (29 °F), 126.7 rain days45 °F (7.1 °C) / 29 °F (-1.6 °C), 126.7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.14.5 °C (58 °F) / 3.1 °C (38 °F), 97.5 rain days58 °F (14.5 °C) / 38 °F (3.1 °C), 97.5 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.20.9 °C (70 °F) / 9.5 °C (49 °F), 107.7 rain days70 °F (20.9 °C) / 49 °F (9.5 °C), 107.7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24.7 °C (76 °F) / 14.9 °C (59 °F), 126 rain days76 °F (24.7 °C) / 59 °F (14.9 °C), 126 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul (rainy season), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, limited transport).27.7 °C (82 °F) / 19.3 °C (67 °F), 219.6 rain days82 °F (27.7 °C) / 67 °F (19.3 °C), 219.6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Hottest month and Obon travel peak: go north (Hokkaidō, Tōhoku) or plan short outdoor windows.29.4 °C (85 °F) / 20.2 °C (68 °F), 196.4 rain days85 °F (29.4 °C) / 68 °F (20.2 °C), 196.4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25.1 °C (77 °F) / 15.9 °C (61 °F), 140.5 rain days77 °F (25.1 °C) / 61 °F (15.9 °C), 140.5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.18.4 °C (65 °F) / 9.1 °C (48 °F), 156.5 rain days65 °F (18.4 °C) / 48 °F (9.1 °C), 156.5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.11.1 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 187.3 rain days52 °F (11.1 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 187.3 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul (rainy season), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, limited transport).4.4 °C (40 °F) / -1.2 °C (30 °F), 264 rain days40 °F (4.4 °C) / 30 °F (-1.2 °C), 264 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shinjo, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 14.5 °C (58 °F)58 °F (14.5 °C)
May: 20.9 °C (70 °F)70 °F (20.9 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3.1 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.1 °C)
May: 9.5 °C (49 °F)49 °F (9.5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 97.5 (better)
May: 107.7
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Shinjo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Shinjo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.