“Japan’s oldest Shrine and Silver mine.”
Shimane is bordered by Tottori and shares several things in common: both are found on the coast of the Sea of Japan and are both the least populated prefecture in Japan with Shimane only 2nd to Tottori. It features quite a few historical attractions including castles and samurai houses. Possibly its most popular attraction is Izumo Taisha, considered to be one of Japan’s oldest shrines featuring an architectural style dating to prehistoric times, and a 16th century silver mine called the Iwami Ginzan.
Climate in Shimane
Annual temperature is roughly between 4°C (39°F) and 27°C (81°F). September expects the highest precipitation (about 220mm) while January is the snowiest month (about 40cm). July to September are the hottest months (about 26°C or 79°F), and January, February and December are the coldest months (about 4°C or 39°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Wind Speed
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
On Jan-7, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Jan
10-year average.Monthly Weather
10-year averageMonthly Precipitation and Temperature
10-year averageMonthly Wind Speed
10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Shimane on Jan-7.