Climate guide for Shirakawa-go, Japan

Shirakawa-go in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Japan

Best time to visit Shirakawa-go in DecemberWeather, crowds & prices

December score

6.8/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Shirakawa-go
Avg temp
9°C
Rainfall
220 mm
Humidity
77%
Sunny days
13
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

December in Shirakawa-go scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and culture travel - a lower-scoring month (#10 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 220 mm of rain, and roughly 13 sunny days this month.

UNESCO mountain village famous for steep thatched-roof Gassho-zukuri farmhouses in deep winter snow.

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