Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Shiga is a region in Japan. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Shiga over the year. What is the best time to visit Shiga?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Shiga over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
In January the weather in Shiga is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. In Otsu you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Shiga.
Find more detailed climate information for Shiga in January here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In July the weather in Shiga ranges from less favorable in Otsu to mixed in Kusatsu. July is a summer month. In Otsu you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Shiga in July here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In August the weather in Shiga is generally good. August is a summer month. In Otsu you can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Shiga. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Shiga in August here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In September the weather in Shiga ranges from mixed in Hikone to very good in Kusatsu. September is a summer month. In Otsu you can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Shiga in September here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In December the weather in Shiga ranges from less favorable in Nagahama to mixed in Otsu. December is a winter month. In Otsu you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Shiga in December here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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