Shirakawa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Shirakawa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to -2°C (28°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Shirakawa experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1466 mm (58 in) of precipitation annually. Shirakawa can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 196 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation spread across 17 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Shirakawa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shirakawa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year