Shirakawa weather in October (Fukushima, Japan)

How is the weather in Shirakawa in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Shirakawa typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Shirakawa in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Shirakawa. May, June, August and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shirakawa climate page with graphs.

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nikko, Japan (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Shirakawa in October?

For visitors traveling to Shirakawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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