Climate of Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Area-weighted average across Shiga Prefecture. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Shiga Prefecture, a subdivision of Japan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in August, with rainfall from 90 mm / 3.5 in to 239 mm / 9.4 in depending on the season (1802 mm / 70.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6°C36.7°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| February | 2.6°C36.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| March | 5.5°C41.9°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| April | 11.4°C52.5°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| May | 16.1°C61°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
| June | 20.2°C68.4°F | 239 mm9.4″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 231 mm9.1″ | — |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 153 mm6″ | — |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 217 mm8.5″ | — |
| October | 15.6°C60.1°F | 131 mm5.2″ | — |
| November | 10.2°C50.4°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 5.2°C41.4°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shiga Prefecture?
Shiga Prefecture, Japan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is December at 90 mm / 3.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Shiga Prefecture?
Shiga Prefecture, Japan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1802 mm / 70.9 in, with the wettest month being June (239 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest December (90 mm / 3.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Shiga Prefecture?
The hottest month in Shiga Prefecture is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Shiga Prefecture?
The coldest month in Shiga Prefecture is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 2.6°C / 36.7°F.
When does it rain most in Shiga Prefecture?
The wettest month in Shiga Prefecture is June, averaging about 239 mm / 9.4 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 90 mm / 3.5 in.