Gunma Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gunma, Japan in April.

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Minakami Kusatsu Shibukawa Takasaki

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

What to Expect in Gunma in April

Gunma, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Gunma generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Katashina at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Ota at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Ota and 2°C (36°F) in Katashina.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tsumagoi with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Takasaki with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Minakami gets approximately 199 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gunma by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gunma — and find the best time to visit. (based on Minakami)

January3°C (37°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gunma in April

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

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 Gunma

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Gunma, Japan?

Temperature range in Gunma (April)

Precipitation variation in Gunma (April)

Minakami

In April Minakami generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
199 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Minakami →

Kusatsu

In April Kusatsu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
198 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kusatsu →

Shibukawa

In April Shibukawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
199 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Shibukawa →

Takasaki

In April Takasaki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
199 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Takasaki →

Tsumagoi

In April Tsumagoi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
198 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tsumagoi →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gunma in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minakami 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Kusatsu 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Shibukawa 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Takasaki 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Tsumagoi 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Nakanojo 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Gunma weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gunma, Japan in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across Gunma, Japan in April. The popular destination of Minakami averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Gunma, Japan in April?

In Minakami, the average daytime high in April is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Gunma, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Minakami typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 128 mm (5 in) on average across Gunma, Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Gunma, Japan?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Gunma, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Minakami.

On average, the best time to visit Gunma, Japan is in May, June and August with generally pleasant weather in Minakami. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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