Hikone Precipitation: Average Monthly Rainfall and Snowfall

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Hikone (Shiga). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
On average, July is the wettest month with 258 mm of precipitation.
On average, December is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
The average amount of annual precipitation is 1850 mm.

Current rainfall in Hikone

Sat Nov 23

10°C | 7°C

29 km/h

1.1 mm

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast

Sun Nov 24

12°C | 7°C

22 km/h

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast

Mon Nov 25

13°C | 6°C

11 km/h

clear and no rain

hourly forecast

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