Oita weather in January (Oita, Japan)

Looking to travel to Oita in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Oita typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Oita in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oita, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
SunshineSunshine 148 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Oita in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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