What’s the climate like in Gunma?
The current climate of Gunma features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gunma in recent years was 40°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in February 2014.
On average, Gunma gets 1387 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 31 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Gunma runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Japan? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tokyo, Kyōto, Osaka, or have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Gunma?
The best time to visit Gunma for pleasant to warm weather is March through May and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Gunma.
Climate Table of Gunma
The climate table of Gunma shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 32 | 28 | 98 | 68 | 85 | 194 | 207 | 184 | 209 | 195 | 52 | 35 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,2 | 18 | 2,9 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1387 mm per year, averaging 116 mm per month
- Snowfall: 31 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in February, 32 mm in January and 35 mm in December
- Wettest months: 209 mm in September, 207 mm in July and 195 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Gunma
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gunma, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gunma
This graph shows how much precipitation Gunma, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gunma
This graph shows how much snow Gunma, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gunma
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gunma, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gunma
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gunma, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gunma
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gunma, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gunma
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gunma, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gunma by Month
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