Mount Kurobi
Volcano Mountain in Gunma Prefecture with forested slopes
Mount Kurobi in Gunma serves as a local hiking destination with trails and seasonal foliage; visitors often link it to nearby rural towns.
.jpg?width=1200)
.jpg?width=1200)
.jpg?width=1200)
How to Get to Mount Kurobi #
Reachable by local roads from nearby towns in Gunma Prefecture; regional buses may service trailhead areas seasonally. Driving is the most straightforward option.
Tips for Visiting Mount Kurobi #
- Start early to avoid fog and trapped low cloud on the ridges.
- Learn the local trail markers; some routes are steep and best suited for experienced hikers.
Best Time to Visit Mount Kurobi #
Avoid winter unless properly equipped; late spring through early autumn provides the most reliable conditions for day hikes.
Weather & Climate near Mount Kurobi #
Mount Kurobi's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1932 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
Comfort
Weather
February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (234 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (340 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
