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

Wondering what the weather is like in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama during October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in October

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

3/10

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