Weather forecast for the Shikoku Henro in April

In April, the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage experiences a diverse range of weather across its regions. Throughout the month, Tokushima encounters a mix of rain showers and sunny days, with temperatures varying from cool lows of 5°C to highs reaching 20°C. Moving to Kōchi, the weather remains similarly inconsistent with alternating sunshine and showers, and temperatures mostly staying between 11°C and 23°C. Meanwhile, Ehime's weather is dominated by sunshine interspersed with showers, leading to variability in daily temperatures ranging from 6°C to 26°C. Kagawa experiences sunny days but also faces several bouts of rain, with temperature fluctuations from around 7°C up to 27°C. Overall, April brings about a springlike ambiance, marked by a blend of rain, sun, and mild to warm temperatures.

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Start date
Apr 1
Start town
Tokushima
End date
May 10
End town
Sanuki
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
40
Total distance
1122 km
Daily distance
28.0 km
Average high
18°C
Average low
12°C
Average precipitation
5.6 mm/day

Tokushima

April weather in Tokushima is marked by significant variability with periods of partly cloudy skies, substantial rainfall, and intermittent sunny days. Early in the month, the region sees temperatures as low as 5°C, rising occasionally to 20°C during sunnier intervals. Rain often comes in short bursts, with the heaviest showers reaching up to 70 mm in a single day.

Kōchi

Kōchi experiences frequent rainfall interspersed with sunny days throughout April. Temperatures fluctuate between 11°C and 23°C. The weather features several heavy rain showers, often leading to up to 73 mm of rain on wetter days. However, these rainy spells are contrastingly followed by periods of clear and sunny weather.

Ehime

Ehime sees a variety of weather conditions, with predominantly sunny days and occasional rain showers. Temperature swings between cool early mornings at 6°C to warmer afternoons peaking at 26°C are common. Despite several days of sunlight, rainfall can be considerable, with daily precipitation occasionally exceeding 50 mm.

Kagawa

Kagawa witnesses a mix of sunny weather and significant rainfall throughout April. Daytime temperatures typically range from 7°C to 27°C, with rainy spells leading to precipitation as high as 46 mm on certain days. Despite frequent overcast and rainy conditions, the sun often breaks through, offering relief from the damp weather.

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