Koshu weather in January (Yamanashi, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Koshu for January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Koshu includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Koshu in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 170 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Koshu. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Koshu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yamanashi, Japan (4 KM, 2 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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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