Takayama (Gifu)

Gifu Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gifu, Japan in December.

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Takayama (Gifu) Gero Gifu Gujo

Planning a trip to Gifu, Japan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gifu in December

Gifu, Japan is a region in Japan. December in Gifu generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Hida at 5°C (41°F) to mild in Hashima at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Hashima and -4°C (25°F) in Hida.

For specific regional insights in Gifu, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kakamigahara with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Shirakawa with 220 mm (8.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Takayama (Gifu) receives around 84 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Gifu in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gifu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gifu

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Gifu, Japan?

Temperature range in Gifu (December)

Precipitation variation in Gifu (December)

Takayama (Gifu)

In December Takayama (Gifu) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
84 hours
94 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Takayama (Gifu) →

Gero

In December Gero generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gero →

Gifu

In December Gifu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
172 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Gifu →

Gujo

In December Gujo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
172 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gujo →

Hida

In December Hida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
25 days
27 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hida →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gifu, in Japan.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gifu in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Takayama (Gifu) 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Gero 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Gifu 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Gujo 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Hida 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Shirakawa 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)

Gifu weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gifu, Japan in December?

Expect poor weather across Gifu, Japan in December. The popular destination of Takayama (Gifu) averages 5°C (41°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Gifu, Japan in December?

In Takayama (Gifu), the average daytime high in December is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Gifu, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Gifu, Japan sees substantial snow/rainfall in December. Takayama (Gifu) typically averages about 147 mm (5.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Gifu, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Takayama (Gifu), December may not be the ideal time to visit Gifu, Japan.

Generally speaking, May and August provide tolerable weather in Takayama (Gifu). On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, July, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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