Mount Fuji weather in January (Japan)

How is January weather typically in Mount Fuji? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Mount Fuji usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Mount Fuji in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Fuji. May and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, September and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mount Fuji, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 58%  

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.