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Weather in January in Yamanashi

Considering a trip to Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi in January?

Yamanashi is a region in Japan. January in Yamanashi generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Hokuto to 7°C in Yamanakako. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Yamanakako and -7°C in Hokuto. 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.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hokuto with an average of 71 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Yamanakako with 93 mm.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Yamanashi climate page.

Where to go in Yamanashi in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Yamanashi on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Yamanashi's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Yamanashi?

Fujikawaguchiko

In January Fujikawaguchiko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fujikawaguchiko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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17°C 
7°C 
2004 mm 
202 days 
6°C 
-5°C 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
7°C 
-5°C 
107 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko

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.

Yamanakako
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
9°C 
2155 mm 
191 days 
7°C 
-3°C 
93 mm 
12 days 
poor 
8°C 
-3°C 
117 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Yamanakako

Fuefuki

In January Fuefuki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fuefuki
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
2,178 hours 
1895 mm 
179 days 
4°C 
-6°C 
204 hours 
77 mm 
10 days 
poor 
5°C 
-6°C 
189 hours 
97 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Fuefuki

Hokuto

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

Hokuto
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
2,178 hours 
1623 mm 
198 days 
3°C 
-7°C 
204 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-7°C 
189 hours 
88 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Hokuto

Fujiyoshida

In January Fujiyoshida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fujiyoshida
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
8°C 
2035 mm 
200 days 
6°C 
-4°C 
85 mm 
14 days 
poor 
7°C 
-4°C 
108 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Fujiyoshida

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

Is January the best time to visit Yamanashi?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Yamanashi with often poor weather in Fujikawaguchiko.

On average, the best time to visit Yamanashi is in May and August with generally pleasant weather in Fujikawaguchiko. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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