Weather in January in Kyoto
Thinking about venturing to Kyoto 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 Kyoto in January?
Kyoto is a region in Japan. January in Kyoto generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around -0°C in Kyoto. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kyoto. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Uji with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Kyotango with 159 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected in Kyoto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Kyoto for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kyoto climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kyoto?
Kyoto
In January Kyoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Uji
In January Uji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nantan city
In January Nantan city generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kameoka
In January Kameoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kyotango
In January Kyotango generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kyoto, in Japan.
Is January the best time to visit Kyoto?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kyoto due to the typically poor weather in Kyoto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kyoto. The weather in January, February and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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