Kyoto weather in January (Kyoto, Japan)

How is January weather typically in Kyoto? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Kyoto generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -0°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kyoto in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 124 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Kyoto, 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  

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

Precipitation

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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

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kyoto.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.