Climate and Weather of Shiga, Japan

In Japan you have several regions, one of which is called Shiga. The most popular city in this region is Otsu, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Shiga. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Shiga during April, May and October is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 24°C.

The warmest weather in Shiga arrives in August, when temperatures climb to 33°C. In contrast, January sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 8°C.

July and August are generally the hottest months of the year. The coldest months are usually in January and February.

Precipitation in Shiga varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 214 mm of rain, while December stays relatively dry with 67 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during June and July, when monthly rainfall can range from 207 mm to 214 mm.

August is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Shiga, Japan?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.