Mount Motoshirane
Volcano Mountain in Gunma Prefecture, popular for hiking
How to Get to Mount Motoshirane #
Access via rural roads in Gunma Prefecture; public transport options include local buses from nearest towns-check prefectural tourism websites for specific route timetables.
Tips for Visiting Mount Motoshirane #
- If visiting in winter, check local avalanche and road conditions-snow changes access to higher trails.
- Try local onsen towns nearby after a day of hiking to soothe muscles.
- Look for interpretive signs at trailheads explaining the mountain's volcanic history.
Best Time to Visit Mount Motoshirane #
Best in summer for hiking; winter offers snow scenery but requires equipment and caution.
Weather & Climate near Mount Motoshirane #
Mount Motoshirane's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1950 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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