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

What kind of weather does September bring to Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During September, Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of September belongs to the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 317 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 153 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September 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 September

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 317 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in September

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

7/10

Camping

6/10

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