Weather in Shirakawa-go for April 2026
Snowfall in Shirakawa-go during April is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Shirakawa-go snow forecast for April 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.Until now, April 2026 in Shirakawa-go has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 14.9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °C).
The forecast for the coming days of April 2026 predicts a temperature of 16.9 °C , which is warmer than usual.
In general, the average temperature in Shirakawa-go at the beginning of April is 11.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.7 °C by the end of April.
Shirakawa-go experiences heavy rainfall in April, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 158.3 mm.
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Shirakawa-go Weather April
Temperatures trend during April in Shirakawa-go
April weather in Shirakawa-go day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr. | Light freezing rain | 9° /0° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 12° /-3° | 9.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Apr. | Moderate rain | 12° /-1° | 10.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Apr. | Fog | 8° /-2° | 17.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /4° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 12° /0° | 4.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 8 Apr. | Light rain | 15° /2° | 6.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Apr. | Light sleet | 14° /0° | 31.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Apr. | Light rain shower | 13° /0° | 21.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /1° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Apr. | Overcast | 16° /3° | 7.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /3° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /3° | 9.4 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 16 Apr. | Light rain | 12° /1° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 18° /5° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Apr. | Light drizzle | 14° /2° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Apr. | Light rain shower | 18° /4° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Apr. | Light rain shower | 13° /5° | 15.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Apr. | Light rain shower | 16° /6° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /3° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Apr. | Overcast | 18° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Apr. | Light rain shower | 18° /4° | 9.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Apr. | Sunny | 20° /3° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /6° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
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Shirakawa-go weather in April vs March vs May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate snow | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 5°/-7° | 15°/2° | 18°/6° |
| Rainfall | 235 mm | 158 mm | 311 mm |
| Snowfall | 87 cm | 3 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 11.5 km/h | 10.9 km/h | 10.6 km/h |
| Humidity | 84% | 78% | 79% |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 23 days | 22 days |
| Snow days | 24 days | 1 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 2 days | 6 days | 9 days |
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Shirakawa-go in April - FAQ
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What to pack to Shirakawa-go in April?
As you prepare for your trip to Shirakawa-go in April, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shirakawa-go, during April, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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April rainfall patterns in Shirakawa-go
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