Hikone weather in January (Shiga, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Hikone for January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Hikone usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 0°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Hikone in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Hikone, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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