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

How does the weather in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this warm month.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have 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 August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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