Kanagawa weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Kanagawa in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Kanagawa in January?
Kanagawa is a region in Japan. January in Kanagawa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Hakone to 11°C in Yokosuka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Yokosuka and 2°C in Hakone. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kawasaki with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Hakone with 103 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kanagawa in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kanagawa climate page.
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Popular destinations in Kanagawa
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kanagawa?
Average weather in Hakone
In January Hakone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yokohama
In January Yokohama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kawasaki
In January Kawasaki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yugawara
In January Yugawara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fujisawa
In January Fujisawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Kanagawa?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hakone, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kanagawa.
Generally speaking, May and August provide tolerable weather in Hakone. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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