Shirakawa weather in October (Gifu, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Shirakawa look like in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Shirakawa tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 155 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 227 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel 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 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

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