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

How does the weather in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama usually fare in November? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In November, the weather in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 113 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama. 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 189 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 113 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in November

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
Outdoor sports
5/10

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