Kaminoyama weather in January (Yamagata, Japan)

Planning a trip to Kaminoyama in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kaminoyama generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Kaminoyama in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 29 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 148 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 Kaminoyama. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kaminoyama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (54 KM, 34 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 Kaminoyama 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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