Hiroshima weather in January (Hiroshima, Japan)

How does the weather in Hiroshima usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Hiroshima typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Hiroshima in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 137 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hiroshima.

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