Climate guide for Shirakawa-go, Japan

Shirakawa-go in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Japan

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

May score

7.6/10

Ranked #1 of 12 months

Full year for Shirakawa-go
Avg temp
19°C
Rainfall
260 mm
Humidity
77%
Sunny days
11
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

May in Shirakawa-go scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and culture travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 260 mm of rain, and roughly 11 sunny days this month.

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

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