Amami weather in January (Kagoshima, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Amami for January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Amami usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C. The temperatures this month are milder, providing a comfortable and warm experience.

Precipitation

Amami in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 27 days days of rainfall are 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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 91%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

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?

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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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