January Rainfall and Precipitation in Kyoto
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Kyoto, Japan in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Kyoto precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does Kyoto, Japan receive in January?
Kyoto sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 73 mm (2.9 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Kyoto, Japan in January?
Rainfall in Kyoto typically falls on roughly 21 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Kyoto, Japan?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Kyoto, Japan, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Kyoto, Japan?
Looking at our data, Kyotango tops the wettest-cities list in Kyoto, Japan for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 159 mm (6.3 in).
What is the driest city in January in Kyoto, Japan?
Uji is the driest city we have data for in Kyoto, Japan in January, with monthly rainfall close to 69 mm (2.7 in).
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