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When to go · Shirakawa

Shirakawa, month by month

The best months for Shirakawa: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.5 °C / -3 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C / -3 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.10 °C / 0 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Shirakawa's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.16 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayGreatInside Shirakawa's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.24 °C / 15 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon.28 °C / 19 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon.30 °C / 21 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.25 °C / 17 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatInside Shirakawa's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.19 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Shirakawa's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.13 °C / 4 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.8 °C / -1 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday