Kusatsu weather in January (Gunma, Japan)

Is January a good time to explore Kusatsu weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Kusatsu typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kusatsu in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 128 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kusatsu. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kusatsu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (34 KM, 21 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

Temperatures

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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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