Kamakura weather in January (Kanagawa, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Kamakura for January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kamakura typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C. The temperatures in January are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Kamakura in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 185 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kamakura, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yokohama, Japan (15 KM, 9 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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