Weather in January in The Kii Peninsula
Thinking about venturing to the Kii Peninsula 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 the Kii Peninsula in January?
The Kii Peninsula is a region in Japan. January in the Kii Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Nara at 10°C to mild in Taiji at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Taiji and 1°C in Nara. 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 Nara with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Taiji with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 142 hours of sunlight anticipated in Nara. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in the Kii Peninsula for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Kii Peninsula climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Kii Peninsula ?
Nara
In January Nara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wakayama
In January Wakayama 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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Matsuzaka
In January Matsuzaka 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.
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Taiji
In January Taiji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit the Kii Peninsula ?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Kii Peninsula with often poor weather in Nara.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Nara. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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