Shirakawa in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
7Rainy days (54 mm)
9:43 hDaylight
06:57Sunrise · 16:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -2°C | 54 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 9°C | 1°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 15°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 128 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 16°C | 145 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 27°C | 20°C | 192 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 21°C | 147 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 181 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 18°C | 11°C | 156 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 76 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 7°C | 0°C | 50 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shirakawa in January?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Shirakawa?
The best months are May, June, August, September.