When to go · Gero
Gero, month by month
The best months for Gero: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 14 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cheapest city month; Sapporo is the exception during the Snow Festival.6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom arrives late in the month: prices jump, book early.11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rainy season in Honshū: grey, humid, fewer tourists; Hokkaidō is at its best.25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 13 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week, New Year.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week, New Year.31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Still hot; typhoon peak can cancel flights and ferries for a day or two.26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 10 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.7 °C (45 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 13 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gero, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
May: 1
April: Inside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Gero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.