Otsu weather in January (Shiga, Japan)

How is the weather in Otsu in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Otsu generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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.

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Otsu 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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