Shiga Weather in September

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

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Otsu Hikone Kusatsu Nagahama

Planning a trip to Shiga, Japan this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shiga in September

Shiga, Japan is a region in Japan. September in Shiga generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Otsu.

For a closer look at conditions across Shiga, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kusatsu with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Nagahama with 236 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Otsu gets around 140 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Shiga in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Shiga, Japan?

Temperature range in Shiga (September)

Precipitation variation in Shiga (September)

Otsu

In September Otsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Otsu →

Hikone

In September Hikone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hikone →

Kusatsu

In September Kusatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
177 mm (7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kusatsu →

Nagahama

In September Nagahama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nagahama →

Omihachiman

In September Omihachiman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Omihachiman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shiga, in Japan.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otsu 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Hikone 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Kusatsu 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Nagahama 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Omihachiman 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Higashiomi 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Shiga weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Shiga, Japan typically experiences tolerable weather in September, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Otsu average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Otsu peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in September, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Otsu records an average of 185 mm (7.3 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Shiga, Japan.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Shiga, Japan?

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Shiga, Japan with overall tolerable weather in Otsu. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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