Shirakawa, Japan - Weather and Climate
Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from warm
to cold periods.
It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Shirakawa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -6°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shirakawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2877 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Shirakawa offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (358 mm) and November (189 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Shirakawa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shirakawa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Shirakawa
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The best time of year to visit Shirakawa 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 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 358 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 189 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
