Best Time to Visit Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Maebashi.
Maebashi does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.3°C / 79.3°F) and driest (December, 61 mm / 2.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.2°C / 37.8°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in August, with rainfall from 61 mm / 2.4 in (December) to 183 mm / 7.2 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Maebashi's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.8°C64°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| April | 12.9°C55.2°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 10.4°C50.7°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Maebashi matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maebashi?
Maebashi doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~61 mm / 2.4 in) and August (warmest, 26.3°C / 79.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Maebashi?
The rainy season at Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 99 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is September (183 mm / 7.2 in).
What is the driest month in Maebashi?
The driest month in Maebashi is December, averaging about 61 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 5.6°C / 42.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Maebashi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Maebashi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 183 mm / 7.2 in in September, and the coldest month averages 3.2°C / 37.8°F.
Is Maebashi climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Maebashi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Japan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Maebashi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.