Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Kyoto, Japan this January.
Kyoto, Japan, a region in Japan, typically experiences cold weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Kyoto. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.
Curious about the January temperatures in the prime spots of Kyoto? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Kyoto averages a daytime high of 9°C (48°F) in January, which is low for Kyoto, Japan.
After dark, Kyoto cools to about 0°C (32°F) on an average January night.
Kyoto enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
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