Yamanashi Weather in January

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

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Fujikawaguchiko Yamanakako Fuefuki Hokuto

Considering a trip to Yamanashi, Japan this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Yamanashi in January

Yamanashi, Japan 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 (37°F) in Hokuto to 7°C (45°F) in Yamanakako. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Yamanakako and -7°C (19°F) 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, Japan, 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 (2.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Minobu with 97 mm (3.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Yamanashi in January

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

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 Yamanashi

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

Temperature range in Yamanashi (January)

Precipitation variation in Yamanashi (January)

Fujikawaguchiko

In January Fujikawaguchiko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fujikawaguchiko →

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 →

Fuefuki

In January Fuefuki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
204 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fuefuki →

Hokuto

In January Hokuto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
204 hours
189 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hokuto →

Narusawa

In January Narusawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Narusawa →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fujikawaguchiko 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Yamanakako 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Fuefuki 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Hokuto 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Narusawa 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oshino 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Yamanashi weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Yamanashi, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Fujikawaguchiko sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

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

Fujikawaguchiko averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -5°C (23°F).

Does Yamanashi, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Fujikawaguchiko averages just 84 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Yamanashi, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Yamanashi, Japan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Yamanashi, Japan 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.

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