Weather in January in Shizuoka
Considering a trip to Shizuoka this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Shizuoka in January?
Shizuoka is a region in Japan. January in Shizuoka generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Yamanakako to 12°C in Minamiizu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Minamiizu and -3°C in Yamanakako. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kosai with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Kawazu with 109 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ito usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Shizuoka for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shizuoka climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Shizuoka?
Ito
In January Ito generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yamanakako
In January Yamanakako generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atami
In January Atami generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hamamatsu
In January Hamamatsu 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.
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Shizuoka
In January Shizuoka 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.
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Is January the best time to visit Shizuoka?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shizuoka with often poor weather in Ito.
On average, the best time to visit Shizuoka is in August with generally pleasant weather in Ito. In contrast, January, February, March and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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