Gifu, Japan - Weather and Climate
Gifu, Gifu, Japan, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from very warm
to cold periods.
It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Gifu is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gifu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2233 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Gifu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 338 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 80 mm of rainfall over 19 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gifu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Gifu offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (6.8 hours daily) and June (5.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gifu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 73%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Gifu
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The best time of year to visit Gifu in Japan
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 338 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
