Nara weather in January (Aichi, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Nara during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Nara generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. 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 1°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Nara in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nara. April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Osaka, Japan (31 KM, 19 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 Nara in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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