Shiga Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shiga, Japan in April.

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Otsu Hikone Kusatsu Nagahama

Are you planning a trip a to Shiga, Japan in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shiga in April

Shiga, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Shiga generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Otsu.

To explore the conditions in Shiga, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Moriyama with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) to high rainfall in Nagahama with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Otsu, you can expect around 178 hours of sunlight in April, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Shiga by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiga — and find the best time to visit. (based on Otsu)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shiga in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shiga.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shiga

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Shiga, Japan?

Temperature range in Shiga (April)

Precipitation variation in Shiga (April)

Otsu

In April Otsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Otsu →

Hikone

In April Hikone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hikone →

Kusatsu

In April Kusatsu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kusatsu →

Nagahama

In April Nagahama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Nagahama →

Omihachiman

In April Omihachiman generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Omihachiman →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shiga in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otsu 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Hikone 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Kusatsu 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Nagahama 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Omihachiman 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Higashiomi 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

Shiga weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiga, Japan in April?

Expect tolerable weather across Shiga, Japan in April. The popular destination of Otsu averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Shiga, Japan in April?

In Otsu, the average daytime high in April is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Shiga, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Otsu typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 135 mm (5.3 in) on average across Shiga, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shiga, Japan?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Shiga, Japan with overall tolerable weather in Otsu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Otsu. The weather in January, February, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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