Shizuoka Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shizuoka, Japan in January.

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Ito Yamanakako Atami Hamamatsu

Are you planning a trip a to Shizuoka, Japan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shizuoka in January

Shizuoka, Japan 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 (45°F) in Yamanakako to 12°C (54°F) in Minamiizu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Minamiizu and -3°C (27°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Shizuoka, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kosai with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Kawazu with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ito sees close to 204 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Shizuoka by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shizuoka — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ito)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shizuoka in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shizuoka.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shizuoka

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Shizuoka, Japan?

Temperature range in Shizuoka (January)

Precipitation variation in Shizuoka (January)

Ito

In January Ito generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
204 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ito →

Yamanakako

In January Yamanakako generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yamanakako →

Atami

In January Atami generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Atami →

Hamamatsu

In January Hamamatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
209 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hamamatsu →

Shizuoka

In January Shizuoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
206 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shizuoka →

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

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shizuoka in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ito 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Yamanakako 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Atami 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Hamamatsu 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Shizuoka 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Izu 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Shizuoka weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shizuoka, Japan in January?

Expect poor weather across Shizuoka, Japan in January. The popular destination of Ito averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Shizuoka, Japan in January?

In Ito, the average daytime high in January is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Shizuoka, Japan get a lot of rain in January?

Ito typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across Shizuoka, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Shizuoka, Japan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shizuoka, Japan with often poor weather in Ito.

On average, the best time to visit Shizuoka, Japan is in August with generally pleasant weather in Ito. In contrast, January, February, March and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shizuoka.

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