Temperature in Kumamoto in January

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

Kumamoto, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 9°C (48°F) in Takamori to 12°C (54°F) in Amakusa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Amakusa and -1°C (30°F) in Takamori. 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 Kumamoto, Japan in January?

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

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See also: Kumamoto weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Kumamoto in January

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

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.

Kumamoto temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Kumamoto. That makes January a low month for Kumamoto, Japan.

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

Nighttime temperatures in Kumamoto typically drop to around 3°C (37°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Kumamoto, Japan?

Amakusa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 8°C (46°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Kumamoto, Japan?

According to our data, Takamori holds the title for the coldest city in Kumamoto, Japan in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 9°C (48°F) and drops to lows of about -1°C (30°F) during the night.

How much sun does Kumamoto, Japan get in January?

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.

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