Gifu weather in May (Gifu, Japan)

Is May a good time to explore Gifu weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Gifu usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Gifu in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gifu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

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

Where to go in Japan in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Gifu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gifu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.