Hiroshima weather in January (Hiroshima, Japan)

How is January weather typically in Hiroshima? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hiroshima includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Hiroshima in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 137 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Hiroshima, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (42 KM, 26 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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