Shirahama weather in January (Wakayama, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Shirahama for January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Shirahama tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

Shirahama in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 137 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shirahama. April, May, August and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shirahama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wakayama, Japan (63 KM, 39 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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