Kure weather in January (Hiroshima, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Kure during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kure typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Kure in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kure. May, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kure, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Hiroshima, Japan (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather 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 Kure in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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