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Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama (Gifu), Japan. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year
* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

Fri   Nov 15
15°C | 7°C
N 7 km/h
20 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Nov 16
18°C | 7°C
S 11 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Nov 17
19°C | 8°C
S 14 km/h
17 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama in Japan

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The average rainfall figures in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama?
    July tops the wettest month list with 363 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama?
    November is the driest month with 189 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.

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