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 / -3 °C, 14 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 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 / -3 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 27 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 13 rain days52 °F / 32 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.17 °C / 5 °C, 11 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 50 °F, 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 / 15 °C, 13 rain days77 °F / 59 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week, New Year.29 °C / 20 °C, 15 rain days84 °F / 68 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week, New Year.31 °C / 21 °C, 13 rain days88 °F / 70 °F, 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 / 17 °C, 13 rain days79 °F / 63 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Gero's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.14 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 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 / -1 °C, 13 rain days45 °F / 30 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday