Shizuoka, Japan
Shimoda
Shimoda is a town in Shizuoka, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 20,499 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now17°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population20,499
Local time23:59
34.68° N, 138.94° EElevation 11 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes415-0000, 415-0001 …October: high / low21° / 19°
Rain this month226mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeSep–Nov
Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shimoda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 17:0311 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:09Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitSep–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthSeptember
255 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 11 km
Weather in Shimoda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 74%
Today22 Oct24°18°
Fri23 Oct19°17°
Sat24 Oct21°19°46.5 mm
Sun25 Oct24°21°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct20°20°46.3 mm
Tue27 Oct25°21°10.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°16°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct16°14°
Fri30 Oct18°15°
Sat31 Oct22°17°
When to go to Shimoda
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 44 | 36 | 57 | 59 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 72 | 62 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Low | 7° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 89 | 104 | 189 | 190 | 197 | 278 | 229 | 212 | 255 | 226 | 145 | 70 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
What's on in Shimoda
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Shimoda's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Shimoda
1.6 km
Gyokusen-ji Temple, ShimodaBuilt 1573
0.6 km
Ryōsen-ji Temple, ShimodaBuilt 163511 km
Mikomotoshima LighthouseBuilt 1871
3.3 km
Hachimanjinja no Isunoki9.6 km
Giant Camphor Tree at Sugihokowake no Mikoto Shrine
9.7 km
Shinmachi no O SotetsuMuseum6 km
Uehara Museum of Modern ArtBuilt 2000Museum6 km
Uehara Museum of ArtBuilt 2017More museums: Harris Memorial Museum · Shimoda History Museum · Museum of Black Ship · Tojin Okichi Memorial Museum · Renjyo Photo Memorial Museum · Chorakuji Treasure Museum
Outdoors around Shimoda
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Shimoda Sea AquariumAquariums
1.2 kmぼっちの森Camp sites
4.5 kmExperience Zoo iZooZoos
5.2 kmバモサンキャンプサイトCamp sites
5.6 kmCape IrōViewpoints
5.8 kmAiai PromontoryViewpoints
6.7 kmコリンズDive site
19 kmNature around Shimoda
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shimoda
Earthquakes around Shimoda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950268magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record115within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.7Chōnan 4 km ↙1987 · 138 km
6.6Ōshima 12 km ↖1978 · 32 km
6.5Miyake 25 km ↙2000 · 95 km
6.5Minamiizu 19 km ↙1974 · 25 km
Tsunamis · Shimoda
0.6 m29 July 2025earthquake0.1 m2 December 2023earthquake0.3 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0 m2 May 2015earthquake0.8 m11 March 2011earthquake1.6 m11 March 2011earthquake1.6 m11 March 2011earthquake0.6 m11 March 2011earthquake1.1 m22 May 1960earthquake0.8 m25 November 1953earthquake1.5 m4 November 1952earthquake3 m20 December 1946earthquake2.5 m7 December 1944earthquake1.6 m7 December 1944earthquake2.1 m7 December 1944earthquake2.5 m1 September 1923earthquake–13 August 1868earthquake1 m7 November 1855earthquake10 m23 December 1854earthquake5.7 m24 December 1854earthquake3.6 m28 October 1707earthquake3 m30 December 1703earthquake
Towns and villages around Shimoda
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Shimoda from above
Around Shimoda34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National ParkNature5.2 kmKawazu RiverNature8.8 kmJōren FallsNature22 kmDōgashima TensōdōNature20 kmMikomoto IslandNature11 kmEbisujima, ShizuokaNature3.3 kmBentenjima, ShimodaNature1.5 kmYumigahama BeachNature6.8 kmMount AmagiMountain21 kmMount DarumaMountain32 kmMount KinkanMountain35 kmMount SukumoMountain37 kmMount ŌmuroMountain29 kmMount Katsuragi, ShizuokaMountain37 kmDive siteDive site19 kmGyokusen-ji Temple, ShimodaMonument1.6 kmRyōsen-ji Temple, ShimodaMonument0.6 kmMikomotoshima LighthouseMonument11 kmHachimanjinja no IsunokiMonument3.3 kmGiant Camphor Tree at Sugihokowake no Mikoto ShrineMonument9.6 kmShinmachi no O SotetsuMonument9.7 kmUehara Museum of Modern ArtMuseum6.0 kmUehara Museum of ArtMuseum6.0 kmStationStation0.3 kmStationStation2.6 kmStationStation5.0 kmShimoda · ferry portFerry port0.8 kmShimoda · ferry portFerry port29 kmMinamiizuPlace6.5 kmHigashiizuPlace14 kmNishiizuPlace19 kmKawazuPlace2.7 kmMatsuzakiPlace18 kmKawazu-ikadabaPlace11 km
Postal codes
415-0000415-0001415-0015415-0016415-0021415-0022415-0024415-0035
Getting to Shimoda
Oshima AirportOIM
40 kmMount Fuji Shizuoka AirportFSZ
70 kmMiyakejima AirportMYE
88 km伊豆急下田Railway station
0.3 km蓮台寺Railway station
2.6 km稲梓Railway station
5 km下田前浜港
0.8 km駿河湾フェリー駿河湾フェリー
29 kmPlaces near Shimoda
Places with a climate like Shimoda
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shimoda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimoda.
What is the hottest month in Shimoda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimoda?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimoda?
September is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shimoda?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.
What is the postal code of Shimoda?
Shimoda has 8 postal codes: 415-0000, 415-0001, 415-0015, 415-0016, 415-0021, 415-0022, 415-0024, 415-0035.