Arashiyama weather in January (Japan)

What kind of weather does January bring to Arashiyama? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Arashiyama includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Arashiyama in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arashiyama. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arashiyama climate page with graphs.

 

Arashiyama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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