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

Is June a good time to explore Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In June, Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 23°C, cooling down at night to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in June falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 294 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 148 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, June may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 June

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 294 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in June

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?

For visitors traveling to Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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