Takayama weather in January (Gifu, Japan)

How is the weather in Takayama in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Takayama generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Takayama in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 26 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

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

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

 

Takayama, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 86%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  

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.

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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 Takayama in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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