Tottori Weather in January

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

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Yonago Daisen Hoki Tottori

Thinking about venturing to Tottori, Japan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tottori in January

Tottori, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Tottori generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Yonago. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Tottori, Japan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Tottori, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hoki with an average of 147 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Yurihama with 228 mm (9 in).

Explore Tottori by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Tottori →

Best Places to Visit in Tottori in January

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

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 Tottori

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

Temperature range in Tottori (January)

Precipitation variation in Tottori (January)

Yonago

In January Yonago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yonago →

Daisen

In January Daisen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Daisen →

Hoki

In January Hoki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hoki →

Tottori

In January Tottori generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tottori →

Misasa

In January Misasa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly 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
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Misasa →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yonago 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Daisen 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Hoki 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Tottori 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Misasa 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Kurayoshi 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)

Tottori weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Tottori, Japan brings poor weather. In Yonago, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

In Yonago, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Yonago records an average of 177 mm (7 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Tottori, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tottori, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Yonago, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tottori, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Yonago. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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