When to visit
Gifu City?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Gifu City
Gifu Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Gifu City is April, October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — predictable climate

Climate score
October
64

Good climate

🌦Cool & rainy

49%outdoor comfort
Good for outdoors
49%perfect days
Mostly perfect
5%ideal warm days
Rarely warm & sunny
Warming— +1.1° vs. 15 years agoModerate— 11% days with 20mm+ rainCooling down through the month
Temperature
13–22°C
Consistent temperatures · Cool nights
Feels like
12–23°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
194mm
Torrential rain · 11 days
Sunshine
7.9h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
78%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
88
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct88NovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score242538646256321352646831
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCold
Temperature-1–9°C0–10°C3–14°C8–19°C13–23°C18–26°C23–30°C24–32°C20–28°C13–22°C7–17°C2–11°C
Feels like-5–5°C-4–6°C0–12°C6–18°C12–24°C19–29°C26–35°C28–37°C23–31°C12–23°C5–15°C-1–8°C
Precipitation63mm
8 days
73mm
10 days
142mm
12 days
187mm
12 days
206mm
12 days
259mm
15 days
334mm
19 days
267mm
16 days
259mm
14 days
194mm
11 days
101mm
8 days
78mm
10 days
Sunshine7.9h
☀︎ 79%
8.1h
☀︎ 74%
8.6h
☀︎ 72%
8.6h
☀︎ 66%
8.8h
☀︎ 63%
7.3h
☀︎ 50%
7.1h
☀︎ 50%
9.8h
☀︎ 73%
7.4h
☀︎ 60%
7.9h
☀︎ 70%
7.7h
☀︎ 74%
7.5h
☀︎ 76%
WindNW · 19 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 19 km/hW · 19 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 16 km/hS · 15 km/hS · 16 km/hSW · 15 km/hNW · 14 km/hNW · 15 km/hNW · 17 km/h
Humidity (%)72%69%69%72%74%78%83%80%81%78%76%75%
Perfect days0%0%3%22%51%36%5%2%28%49%8%0%
Dry streak9d8d6d7d6d5d5d7d7d9d9d8d
Sunny streak12d9d10d10d9d8d12d17d11d10d10d11d
Extreme heat—————0%1%3%0%———
Extreme cold67%58%25%1%——————0%34%
Temperature+1.6°+1.6°+2.7°+1.7°+1.3°+1.2°+2.1°+1.7°+1.8°+1.1°+2.4°+1.6°
RainfallStableStableStableStableStableGetting wetterStableMuch wetterGetting wetterStableStableStable
Ideal warm days0%0%0%0%12%27%25%24%35%5%0%0%
Outdoor comfort0%0%4%26%47%20%1%1%15%49%14%0%
Dry week odds15%12%3%5%4%2%2%5%7%12%15%12%
Heavy rain2%6%10%11%11%15%20%12%14%11%5%3%
Snow days24%21%7%1%———————17%
Muggy days—————18%88%93%45%3%——
Oppressive days——————9%21%4%———
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Nagara River Fireworks Festival
Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) on the Nagara River
Gifu Festival
Gifu Nobunaga Festival
Gifu Lantern Festival
Kinka-zan Autumn Leaves Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Nagara River Fireworks FestivalfestivalSignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    This spectacular event lights up the summer sky over the Nagara River, drawing massive crowds to witness one of Japan's…

  • Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) on the Nagara RiverculturalSignature event
    May, June, July, August, September, October· 50k+ visitors

    Experience the ancient tradition of cormorant fishing, a captivating spectacle performed nightly on the Nagara River. Ru…

  • Gifu Festivalfestival
    April· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in April, the Gifu Festival marks the arrival of spring with vibrant parades, traditional floats, and live…

  • Gifu Nobunaga Festivalcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    This festival honors Oda Nobunaga, a pivotal figure in Japanese history who made Gifu his base. Held in October, the eve…

  • Gifu Lantern Festivalfestival
    April· 5k+ visitors

    As part of the larger Gifu Festival in April, this event showcases beautifully crafted Gifu lanterns, illuminating the s…

  • Kinka-zan Autumn Leaves Festivalnature
    November· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrate the vibrant autumn foliage on Mount Kinka, offering breathtaking views and scenic walks. Held in November, the…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Gifu City?

The best time to visit Gifu City is November, April, October, May, with temperatures between 7 °C and 23 °C. The best month is November. November is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Gifu City?

Gifu City has a climate with an overall score of 4.4/10. Annual temperatures range from -1 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Gifu City?

The hottest month in Gifu City is August, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Gifu City?

The rainiest month in Gifu City is July, with an average of 334 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Gifu City?

Peak season in Gifu City is May, August, October. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Gifu City?

Shoulder season in Gifu City falls in March, April, July, September, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.