Temperature in Kamikōchi in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Kamikōchi, Japan this January.

Kamikōchi, Japan, a region in Japan, typically experiences cold weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Matsumoto. During January, winter is in full swing. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Kamikōchi, Japan in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Kamikōchi on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kamikōchi, check out our Kamikōchi's climate page.

See also: Kamikōchi weather by month.

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
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Kamikōchi temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kamikōchi, Japan in January?

Matsumoto averages a daytime high of 2°C (36°F) in January, which is low for Kamikōchi, Japan.

How cold does it get at night in Kamikōchi, Japan in January?

After dark, Matsumoto cools to about -8°C (18°F) on an average January night.

How much sun does Kamikōchi, Japan get in January?

Matsumoto enjoys a balanced 128 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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