Gifu experiences a temperate climate with significant seasonal changes. Winters are cool, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing and averaging around 5°C in January, but warming up to an average of 7°C by February. As spring arrives, temperatures rise rapidly, reaching averages of 12°C in March and 15°C in April. Summers are hot and humid, with July and August often seeing temperatures above 30°C, while autumn brings a welcome cool-down, with September averaging around 24°C before dipping back down to around 13°C by November.