Amami weather in January (Kagoshima, Japan)

How is the weather in Amami in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Amami generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Amami in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 27 days of rainfall is expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Amami, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 91%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 27 days  

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 Amami in January?

For visitors traveling to Amami, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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