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Weather in January in Okayama

Planning a journey to Okayama this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Okayama in January?

Okayama is a region in Japan. January in Okayama generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Makago to 11°C in Okayama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Okayama and -2°C in Makago. 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 Okayama with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Makago with 110 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Okayama typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 148 hours of sunlight anticipated in Okayama. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

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

Where to go in Okayama in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Okayama 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 Okayama?

Okayama

In January Okayama 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.

Okayama
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
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13°C 
5°C 
156 hours 
55 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
3°C 
148 hours 
53 mm 
19 days 
12°C 
3°C 
144 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Okayama

Kurashiki

In January Kurashiki 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.

Kurashiki
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 
156 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
3°C 
148 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
3°C 
144 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Kurashiki

Makago

In January Makago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Makago
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
9°C 
1°C 
156 hours 
107 mm 
22 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
148 hours 
110 mm 
25 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
118 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Makago

Mimasaka

In January Mimasaka 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.

Mimasaka
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
12°C 
2°C 
156 hours 
58 mm 
19 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
148 hours 
54 mm 
22 days 
poor 
10°C 
-0°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Mimasaka

Setouchi

In January Setouchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Setouchi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
13°C 
6°C 
156 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
4°C 
148 hours 
57 mm 
19 days 
11°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Setouchi

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

Is January the best time to visit Okayama?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Okayama, January may not be the ideal time to visit Okayama.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Okayama. The weather in January, February, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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