Himeji weather in January (Hyogo, Japan)

Looking to travel to Himeji in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Himeji generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Himeji in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Himeji. May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Himeji, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kobe, Japan (48 KM, 30 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Himeji 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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