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Weather in January in Kumamoto

Are you planning a trip a to Kumamoto in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Kumamoto in January?

Kumamoto is a region in Japan. January in Kumamoto generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Takamori at 9°C to moderate in Amakusa at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Amakusa and -1°C in Takamori. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tamana with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Amakusa with 97 mm. In Kumamoto, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 135 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kumamoto. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kumamoto in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kumamoto climate page.

Where to go in Kumamoto in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Kumamoto?

Kumamoto

In January Kumamoto 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.

Kumamoto
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
13°C 
5°C 
144 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
3°C 
135 hours 
85 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
4°C 
143 hours 
115 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kumamoto

Minamioguni

In January Minamioguni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Minamioguni
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
135 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
10°C 
-0°C 
143 hours 
106 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Minamioguni

Aso

In January Aso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Aso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
135 hours 
78 mm 
18 days 
poor 
10°C 
-0°C 
143 hours 
108 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Aso

Hitoyoshi

In January Hitoyoshi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hitoyoshi
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
13°C 
2°C 
144 hours 
88 mm 
15 days 
10°C 
0°C 
135 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
poor 
12°C 
1°C 
143 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Hitoyoshi

Minami Aso

In January Minami Aso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Minami Aso
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
77 mm 
15 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
135 hours 
80 mm 
18 days 
poor 
11°C 
0°C 
143 hours 
109 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Minami Aso

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

Is January the best time to visit Kumamoto?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kumamoto with often unpleasant weather in Kumamoto.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Kumamoto. The weather in February, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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