Gifu weather in January (Gifu, Japan)

Planning a trip to Gifu in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gifu typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Gifu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gifu. October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gifu climate page with graphs.

 

Gifu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Nagoya, Japan (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gifu in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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