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Weather in January in Hyogo

Thinking about venturing to Hyogo this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Hyogo in January?

Hyogo is a region in Japan. January in Hyogo generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Asago to 11°C in Minamiawaji. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Minamiawaji and -1°C in Asago. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ako with an average of 55 mm to heavy rainfall in Kami with 166 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Kobe.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected in Kobe. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Hyogo for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Hyogo climate page.

Where to go in Hyogo in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hyogo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Hyogo?

Kobe

In January Kobe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kobe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
155 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
147 hours 
61 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
139 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Kobe

Amagasaki

In January Amagasaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Amagasaki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
13°C 
5°C 
151 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
142 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
140 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Amagasaki

Ako

In January Ako generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ako
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
4°C 
148 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Ako

Toyooka

In January Toyooka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Toyooka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
130 mm 
25 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
1°C 
132 mm 
27 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
1°C 
117 mm 
24 days 
poor 
Climate in Toyooka

Himeji

In January Himeji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Himeji
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
155 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
147 hours 
57 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
139 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Himeji

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Is January the best time to visit Hyogo?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kobe, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hyogo.

On average, the best time to visit Hyogo is in May, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Kobe. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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