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White Gold Hot Springs Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

White Gold Hot Springs year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average -1.2–12.2°C, climate transitioning from cold to mild. March still has snowfall; snow melts in April; temperatures rise in May. Common activities: Skiing (early March), flower viewing (May), hiking. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, waterproof jacket.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 16.8–22.1°C, pleasant temperatures but frequent rainfall and high humidity. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, outdoor hiking, sightseeing. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 9.6–16.9°C, cool climate with decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hot spring bathing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
  • Winter (December–February): Average -8.4–-1.2°C, cold climate with significant snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Thick warm clothing, waterproof jacket, snow boots.

White Gold Hot Springs climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 7.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1426 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August

White Gold Hot Springs monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-8.4°C
58.4
February
-7.1°C
48.7
March
-1.2°C
65.6
April
7°C
70.7
May
12.2°C
88.9
June
16.8°C
175.4
July
21.4°C
144.5
August
22.1°C
250.6
September
16.9°C
179.5
October
9.6°C
144.3
November
3.1°C
117.6
December
-5.7°C
82.3

White Gold Hot Springs weather for the next seven days

2/3
Tuesday
Moderate snow
-2.5°C/-16.2°C
2/4
Wednesday
Light snow
0.7°C/-11°C
2/5
Thursday
Moderate snow
-0.3°C/-13.5°C
2/6
Friday
Blizzard
-5.4°C/-12.5°C
2/7
Saturday
Patchy light snow
-8.6°C/-18.1°C
2/8
Sunday
Heavy snow
-6.5°C/-15.7°C
2/9
Monday
Heavy snow
-7°C/-11.9°C

White Gold Hot Springs Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What is the best time to visit?

Shirokane Hot Spring has different styles throughout the year. Spring and summer are suitable for nature walks and photography, autumn is maple viewing season, and winter has a unique charm, suitable for snow viewing and skiing.

What are the must-see attractions?

Shirogane Falls and Green Pond are the two major attractions in the Shirokane Hot Spring area. Shirakushi Falls is a waterfall formed by seepage of groundwater and flowing into a stream. When covered with ice and snow in winter, it adds to the fairyland-like beauty. Although the lake is frozen, Aoike also has a special night light show.