Mount Osorakan Mountain
Shimane mountain within Daisen-Oki National Park area
Forested summit in Shimane Prefecture visited by day hikers for ridge walks, seasonal foliage and rural mountain trails.
Mount Osorakan at a Glance#
How to Get to Mount Osorakan#
Access by car or local buses from nearby towns in Shimane Prefecture. Trailheads are signposted from the regional road network; public transport schedules vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Mount Osorakan#
- Use local trail maps-route markings on Shimanemountain trails can be minimal in places.
- Check seasonal closures-spring can bring soft grounds and autumn can be favorable for clearer views.
- Public buses link major towns with nearby trailheads; confirm schedules for weekends.
Best Time to Visit Mount Osorakan#
Mild months from spring through autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for hiking and sightseeing.
Spring-Autumn
March-November · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant walking weather and clear visibility; autumn offers crisp air.
Weather & Climate near Mount Osorakan#
Climate
Mount Osorakan's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (2244 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 51
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -9° | 101 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 1° | -8° | 104 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -4° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 6.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 191 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 203 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 12° - 19° | 16° | 335 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 17° - 23° | 20° | 391 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 240 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 17° | 232 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 2° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 4° | -5° | 81 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |