Shirakawa weather in May (Gifu, Japan)

Will it be warm or cold in Shirakawa this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Shirakawa typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 192 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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