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Kiso weather in January (Japan)

How does the January weather in Kiso compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kiso includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -10°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kiso in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kiso. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kiso, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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