Kurashiki weather in January (Okayama, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Kurashiki for January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kurashiki typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C. The city often sees its mildest temperatures during January.

Precipitation

Kurashiki in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 148 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 Kurashiki. May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kurashiki, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Okayama, Japan (14 KM, 9 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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