Climate of Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Area-weighted average across Gifu Prefecture. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gifu Prefecture, a subdivision of Japan, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -1°C / 30.2°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in August, with rainfall from 87 mm / 3.4 in to 282 mm / 11.1 in depending on the season (2073 mm / 81.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.6°C30.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.9°C37.2°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| April | 9.3°C48.7°F | 180 mm7.1″ | — |
| May | 14.1°C57.4°F | 179 mm7″ | — |
| June | 18.1°C64.6°F | 261 mm10.3″ | — |
| July | 22.1°C71.8°F | 282 mm11.1″ | — |
| August | 23.2°C73.8°F | 233 mm9.2″ | — |
| September | 19°C66.2°F | 276 mm10.9″ | — |
| October | 12.9°C55.2°F | 150 mm5.9″ | — |
| November | 7.3°C45.1°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| December | 1.9°C35.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gifu Prefecture?
Gifu Prefecture, Japan does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 23.2°C / 73.8°F, and the driest is December at 87 mm / 3.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gifu Prefecture?
Gifu Prefecture, Japan has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -1°C / 30.2°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 2073 mm / 81.6 in, with the wettest month being July (282 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest December (87 mm / 3.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gifu Prefecture?
The hottest month in Gifu Prefecture is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Gifu Prefecture?
The coldest month in Gifu Prefecture is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -1°C / 30.2°F.
When does it rain most in Gifu Prefecture?
The wettest month in Gifu Prefecture is July, averaging about 282 mm / 11.1 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 87 mm / 3.4 in.