When is the best time to go to Shiojiri

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shiojiri, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Shiojiri weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shiojiri are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Shiojiri January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 42mm 5.5hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Shiojiri and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

January is in the winter in Shiojiri and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in January »

February

Shiojiri February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 59mm 5.7hrs 11.8hrs

February in Shiojiri is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

February is in the winter in Shiojiri and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in February »

March

Shiojiri March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 89mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Shiojiri is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shiojiri for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Shiojiri and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in March »

April

Shiojiri April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 117mm 6.4hrs 13.9hrs

Shiojiri's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shiojiri for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Shiojiri and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in April »

May

Shiojiri May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 122mm 6.9hrs 15hrs

May is a wet month in Shiojiri and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

May is in the spring in Shiojiri and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in May »

June

Shiojiri June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 213mm 5.1hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Shiojiri during June can be summarized as mild and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

June is in the summer in Shiojiri and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in June »

July

Shiojiri July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 221mm 5.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Shiojiri is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shiojiri, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Shiojiri and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in July »

August

Shiojiri August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 147mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Shiojiri is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shiojiri, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Shiojiri and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in August »

September

Shiojiri September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 197mm 4.5hrs 13.9hrs

Shiojiri's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shiojiri and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 197mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in September »

October

Shiojiri October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 108mm 5hrs 15hrs

October is a damp month in Shiojiri and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

October is in the fall / autumn in Shiojiri and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in October »

November

Shiojiri November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 67mm 5.2hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Shiojiri during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

November is in the fall / autumn in Shiojiri and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in November »

December

Shiojiri December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 36mm 5.3hrs 11.8hrs

December in Shiojiri is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shiojiri.

December is in the winter in Shiojiri and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shiojiri with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Shiojiri weather in December »

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Shiojiri weather stats

Shiojiri weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: December 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: January 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 1.9°C 35.4°F
Wettest month: July 221mm 8.7ins
Warmest sea: August 25.8°C 78.4°F
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