Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama weather in April (Gifu, Japan)

How does the weather in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama usually fare in April? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During April, Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 13°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 174 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama climate page with graphs.

 

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 199 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in April

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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