Shimabara weather
At 9:45 AM local time it was clear and 18°C (65°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM (10.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shimabara, Nagasaki, Japan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM (10.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–NovOff season Jun–Jul, Jan–Feb
About Shimabara weather
Is it raining in Shimabara right now?
No. It’s clear and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM (10.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Shimabara this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–23° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Shimabara lately?
In the past 7 days, Shimabara had 4 rainy days and 57.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Shimabara?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Shimabara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shimabara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shimabara is Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Jul, Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (47°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Shimabara?
July is the wettest month, with about 394 mm (15.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Shimabara?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (47°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months