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

Curious about the July weather in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. July is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 363 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama. May and August generally stand out with 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 July

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 363 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in July

Find out more about the weather in Japan in July and which places have the best weather 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?

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 in July.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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