Kamikōchi Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kamikōchi, Japan in January.

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Matsumoto Takayama

Considering a trip to Kamikōchi, Japan this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kamikōchi in January

Kamikōchi, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Kamikōchi generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Matsumoto. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kamikōchi, Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kamikōchi, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Matsumoto with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Takayama with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Matsumoto gets approximately 128 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kamikōchi by month

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Best Places to Visit in Kamikōchi in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kamikōchi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kamikōchi

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kamikōchi, Japan?

Temperature range in Kamikōchi (January)

Precipitation variation in Kamikōchi (January)

Matsumoto

In January Matsumoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
128 hours
130 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matsumoto →

Takayama

In January Takayama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
128 hours
130 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Takayama →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kamikōchi, in Japan.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kamikōchi in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsumoto 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Takayama 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Kamikōchi weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kamikōchi, Japan in January?

January in Kamikōchi, Japan brings poor weather. In Matsumoto, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -8°C (18°F).

What is the average temperature in Kamikōchi, Japan in January?

Matsumoto averages a daytime maximum of 2°C (36°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -8°C (18°F).

Does Kamikōchi, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Matsumoto typically receives notable snow/rainfall in January, about 121 mm (4.8 in) on average across Kamikōchi, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kamikōchi, Japan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kamikōchi, Japan with often poor weather in Matsumoto.

On average, the best time to visit Kamikōchi, Japan is in May and August with generally pleasant weather in Matsumoto. The weather in January, February, March, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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