Shimoda weather in January (Shizuoka, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Shimoda during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Shimoda generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Shimoda in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 206 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shimoda. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shimoda climate page with graphs.

 

Shimoda, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Shizuoka, Japan (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Shimoda in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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