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Mount Fuji weather in January (Japan)

How is the weather in Mount Fuji in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Mount Fuji generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 58%  

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.

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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 Mount Fuji 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.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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