Weather forecast for the Shikoku Henro in May

The Shikoku Henro pilgrimage in Japan takes you through four areas: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kōchi. Starting in Tokushima, May temperatures usually range from 13°C to 20°C. The weather can be sunny or rainy, but rain is generally moderate. In Kagawa, expect similar weather, with temperatures getting warmer, reaching up to 25°C during the day and around 18°C at night. The weather here also includes sunny, partly cloudy, and rainy days.

In Ehime, temperatures stay around 24°C during the day and 18°C at night. This area has more rain, with moderate to heavy showers common. You will still experience sunny and partly cloudy days, but be prepared for wet weather.

Kōchi's temperatures are also between 13°C and 24°C. This area gets a lot of rain, especially in the first part of the month. You will find sunny periods but also many rainy and cloudy days.

Overall, expect a mix of sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather during your pilgrimage. Temperatures are mostly mild to warm. Rain is more frequent in Ehime and Kōchi, so be ready for wet conditions. Keep an eye on the weather, but generally, you will face typical spring weather on your journey.

Start date
May 1
Start town
Tokushima
End date
Jun 9
End town
Sanuki
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
40
Total distance
1122 km
Daily distance
28.0 km
Average high
22°C
Average low
16°C
Average precipitation
7.2 mm/day

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