Mount Motoshirane Volcano
Mountain in Gunma Prefecture, popular for hiking
Mount Motoshirane at a Glance#
Address: Mount Motoshirane, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
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.
Summer (Jun-Sep)
June-September · 10-25°C
Hiking season with cooler high-altitude temperatures and wildflowers.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
December-March · -10-5°C
Snow and possible winter sports; check local conditions.
Weather & Climate near Mount Motoshirane#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 50
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -4° | -16° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -4° | -16° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 5.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -10° - 0° | -12° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 7° | -4° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 4° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 240 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 20° | 15° | 262 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 21° | 16° | 313 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 12° | 282 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 3° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 6° | -4° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 0° | -11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
