Shimoda

City · Shizuoka Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan

Population 20,499

Area 105 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.city.shimoda.shizuoka.jp

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Shimoda Essentials

Shimoda marks the site where Commodore Perry's Black Ships arrived in 1854, ending Japan's era of isolation. This coastal town features Ryosenji Temple, where the Treaty of Shimoda was signed, and museums dedicated to this pivotal diplomatic history. Natural landmarks include the heart-shaped Ryugukutsu sea cave and Tsumekizaki’s volcanic rock formations. Visitors can access panoramic views of the Izu Peninsula via the Mount Nesugata ropeway or explore the floating dolphin tanks at the Shimoda Sea Aquarium.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 3°) · extremes 3°–15°
7° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

11° (feels like 4°) · extremes 3°–16°
7° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

14° (feels like 8°) · extremes 5°–18°
10° at night
14 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

17° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–20°
14° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 14°–23°
17° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
19°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

23° · extremes 18°–26°
21° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 21°–29°
24° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
24°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–30°
26° at night
15 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good

26° · extremes 20°–29°
24° at night
16 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 16°–25°
19° at night
15 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

18° (feels like 13°) · extremes 11°–22°
15° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
21°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

13° (feels like 6°) · extremes 6°–18°
10° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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Shimoda Essentials

Shimoda — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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