Kusatsu weather in January (Shiga, Japan)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kusatsu in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kusatsu typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 0°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Kusatsu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 124 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, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February 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 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (18 KM, 11 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?

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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