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.
Weather & Climate near Mount Osorakan#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (335 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (391 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (240 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.