Best Time to Visit Shirahama Beach
Best time to visit Shirahama Beach: November. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Shirahama Beach
Go in November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, May and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Shirahama Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 38° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 54° | 40° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 44° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 55° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 74° | 60° | 11,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 79° | 67° | 16,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 76° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 89° | 77° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 74° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 76° | 64° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 66° | 51° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 56° | 43° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Shirahama Beach compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Shirahama Beach.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | 52 mi | 63°F | about the same | 62 in |
| Osaka | 71 mi | 63°F | 33°F cooler | 67 in |
| Himeji-jo | 88 mi | 61°F | 35°F cooler | 57 in |
| Fushimi Inari Taisha | 92 mi | 61°F | 35°F cooler | 64 in |
| Gion | 95 mi | 61°F | 35°F cooler | 64 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, May and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Shirahama Beach is a beach in Japan. Shirahama Beach is a beach known for white sand on the Kii Peninsula.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Shirahama Beach with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 66°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Shirahama Beach is November. The climate is temperate. March, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 52 mi away. Nearby highlights include Himeji-jo, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Shirahama Beach today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Shirahama Beach right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:35 AM, Oct 4 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 77° / 66°
Overcast · 16% rain · wind 15 mph
⛅ 78° / 73°
Partly cloudy · 82% rain · wind 15 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shirahama Beach?
Shirahama Beach is a beach in Japan. Its coordinates are 33.68, 135.34. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Shirahama Beach right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 50% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Shirahama Beach?
November offer the most comfortable conditions in Shirahama Beach, which has a temperate climate. March, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shirahama Beach in?
Shirahama Beach observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 6:35 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Shirahama Beach?
The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 52 mi away and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 284 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Shirahama Beach?
Popular options include Himeji-jo, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 4, 2026 at 6:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
