GSGU Weather

Weather and Climate at GSGU

Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University, located in Gifu, Japan, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The weather at GSGU can be described as follows:

• Spring (March to May): Mild temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C, with cherry blossoms in full bloom.
• Summer (June to August): Hot and humid with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, and significant rainfall due to the tsuyu (rainy season).
• Autumn (September to November): Cooler temperatures from 15°C to 25°C, with beautiful fall foliage.
• Winter (December to February): Cold with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 10°C, occasional snowfall.

The climate impacts commuting by necessitating appropriate clothing and transportation adjustments, especially during the rainy and snowy seasons. Campus life at GSGU includes seasonal events that celebrate the changing weather, and outdoor research may be limited during extreme weather conditions.