Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Misasa in January sees low temperatures, with highs around 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 189 mm (7.4 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, August and October typically offer the best weather for Misasa.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Misasa - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Misasa in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
We recommend walking the 88 temple circuit from April til October. Although June, July and August can be a bit wet, hot and humid.
The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama
The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama lie just outside the city center of Kyoto and is unique in the world. If you look at photos of this bamboo forest, it looks like you have landed in a fairy-tale world.
10 reasons why you should visit Japan in winter
Here are 10 reasons why you should plan a winter trip to Japan. During this period, popular sights are less busy and prices for flights and hotels much cheaper.