Takayama (Gifu)

Gifu Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gifu, Japan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gifu in January

Gifu, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Gifu generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Hida at 2°C (36°F) to cold in Kakamigahara at 10°C (50°F). At night it cools down to 0°C (32°F) in Kakamigahara and -7°C (19°F) in Hida. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Gifu, Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Gifu, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kakamigahara with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama with 216 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Takayama (Gifu) gets roughly 94 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Gifu by month

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Best Places to Visit in Gifu in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Gifu, Japan?

Temperature range in Gifu (January)

Precipitation variation in Gifu (January)

Takayama (Gifu)

In January Takayama (Gifu) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
94 hours
116 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Takayama (Gifu) →

Gero

In January Gero generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gero →

Gifu

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
170 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gifu →

Gujo

In January Gujo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
170 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gujo →

Hida

In January Hida generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
27 days
24 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.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Takayama (Gifu) 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Gero 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Gifu 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Gujo 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Hida 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Shirakawa 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)

Gifu weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Gifu, Japan typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Takayama (Gifu) average around 2°C (36°F), and temperatures drop to about -7°C (19°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Gifu, Japan during January range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Takayama (Gifu).

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

Takayama (Gifu) typically receives notable snow/rainfall in January, about 143 mm (5.6 in) on average across Gifu, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gifu, Japan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Gifu, Japan with often poor weather in Takayama (Gifu).

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Takayama (Gifu). The weather in January, February, March, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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