Shirakawa in October
6.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
12Rainy days (156 mm)
11:01 hDaylight
05:53Sunrise · 16:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 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 October?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Shirakawa?
The best months are May, June, August, September.