Fuji weather in January (Shizuoka, Japan)

Planning a trip to Fuji in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Fuji typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Fuji in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Fuji, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fujinomiya, Japan (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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