Kofu weather in January (Yamanashi, Japan)

How does the January weather in Kofu compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Kofu usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Kofu in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 204 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Kofu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 204 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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