Shirakawa weather in January (Gifu, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Shirakawa in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Shirakawa includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -6°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 28 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 64 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 93%  

Precipitation 216 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 64 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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