Otsu weather in January (Shiga, Japan)

How is January weather typically in Otsu? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Otsu typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 0°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Otsu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 124 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Otsu. May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otsu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (10 KM, 6 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

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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