Weather in January in Gifu
Are you planning a trip a to Gifu in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gifu in January?
Gifu 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 to cold in Kakamigahara at 10°C. At night it cools down to 0°C in Kakamigahara and -7°C in Hida. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Gifu. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.To explore the conditions in Gifu 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 to heavy rainfall in Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama with 216 mm.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.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Gifu's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gifu?
Takayama (Gifu)
In January Takayama (Gifu) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gero
In January Gero generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gifu
In January Gifu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gujo
In January Gujo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hida
In January Hida generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gifu, in Japan.
Is January the best time to visit Gifu?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Gifu 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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