Weather in December in Gifu
Planning a trip to Gifu this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Gifu in December?
Gifu 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 to mild in Hashima at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Hashima and -4°C in Hida.For specific regional insights in Gifu, 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 to heavy rainfall in Shirakawa with 220 mm.For a more detailed look at Gifu's conditions throughout the year, check out our Gifu climate page.
Where to go in Gifu in December





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gifu?
Takayama
In December Takayama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gero
In December Gero generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gifu
In December Gifu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Gujo
In December Gujo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hida
In December Hida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gifu, in Japan.
Is December the best time to visit Gifu?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Takayama, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gifu.
Generally speaking, May and August provide tolerable weather in Takayama. 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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