Shirakawa Climate by Month
The climate in Shirakawa is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Shirakawa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shirakawa experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1466 mm of precipitation annually. Shirakawa can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 196 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 58 mm of rainfall, spread across 17 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Shirakawa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Shirakawa.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Shirakawa in Japan
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 196 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 195 hours of sunshine.
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