Hiroshima weather in January (Hiroshima, Japan)

Planning a trip to Hiroshima in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Hiroshima generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Hiroshima in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hiroshima. April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hiroshima, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 137 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Japan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Hiroshima in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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