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Shimoda weather in January (Shizuoka, Japan)

Thinking of visiting Shimoda in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Shimoda includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Shimoda in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
SunshineSunshine 206 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Shizuoka, Japan (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

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

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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