Shirakawa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (82°F) in August to a chilly 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in August to around -6°C (21°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Shirakawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2877 mm (113 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Shirakawa offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (358 mm (14 in)) and the driest month November (189 mm (7.4 in)) is not too significant. 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

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.

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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 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