Yamanashi weather in January (Yamanashi, Japan)

Is Yamanashi a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Yamanashi typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -6°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Yamanashi in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yamanashi. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yamanashi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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