Kōchi weather in January (Shikoku, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Kōchi in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Kōchi usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Kōchi in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 192 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Kōchi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 192 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kōchi.

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