Weather in Shirakawa-go for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Shirakawa-go at the beginning of May is 16.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 18 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Shirakawa-go in May is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 323.4 mm of precipitation.
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Shirakawa-go Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Shirakawa-go
May weather in Shirakawa-go day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May |  Light rain | 16° /3° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May |  Patchy rain possible | 14° /2° | 9 mm | 4 | |
| 3 May |  Sunny | 20° /3° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 4 May |  Thundery outbreaks possible | 20° /3° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 5 May |  Partly cloudy | 19° /4° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 6 May | Light rain shower | 12° /8° | 15.8 mm | 3 | |
| 7 May | Light rain shower | 14° /7° | 14.3 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Light rain shower | 15° /1° | 1.6 mm | 4 | |
| 9 May | Patchy rain possible | 12° /2° | 13.2 mm | 3 | |
| 10 May | Sunny | 18° /4° | 12.3 mm | 5 | |
| 11 May | Sunny | 19° /4° | 3.5 mm | 5 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /5° | 5.2 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May |  Heavy rain | 18° /2° | 35 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /6° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 15 May | Patchy light drizzle | 22° /7° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 16 May | Light rain shower | 21° /6° | 1.8 mm | 5 | |
| 17 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /7° | 18 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Sunny | 24° /8° | 1.4 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Light rain | 20° /7° | 6.8 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Light rain shower | 23° /11° | 13 mm | 6 | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /8° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 22° /8° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May |  Overcast | 22° /9° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /10° | 7.8 mm | 5 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 18° /5° | 20.9 mm | 4 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /7° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Light rain shower | 18° /9° | 9.6 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Heavy rain | 19° /10° | 81.1 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May |  Fog | 19° /7° | 7.9 mm | 5 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 19° /6° | 9 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Light rain | 14° /5° | 19.7 mm | 4 | |
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Shirakawa-go in May - FAQ
What to pack to Shirakawa-go in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Shirakawa-go in May, 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 May, 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
May rainfall patterns in Shirakawa-go
UV exposure in Shirakawa-go during May
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