Our verdict
The best time to visit Shirakawago is November
The warmest month of the year in Shirakawago is July, where the average temperature gets to around 32℃ (89℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 35℃ (96℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -7℃ (19℉) at night.
The sun stays up the longest in Shirakawago in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Shirakawago usually falls during the months surrounding April each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Shirakawago seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Shirakawago as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Shirakawago is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Shirakawago
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Shirakawago for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Shirakawago climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Shirakawago for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Shirakawago in January
- Average temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shirakawago in February
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shirakawago in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shirakawago in April
- Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Shirakawago in May
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 97mm (4") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shirakawago in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shirakawago in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shirakawago in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Shirakawago in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Shirakawago in October
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Shirakawago in November
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Shirakawago in December
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Shirakawago in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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