Yokohama weather in January (Kanagawa, Japan)

How is the weather in Yokohama in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Yokohama typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Yokohama in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Yokohama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 54%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Yokohama 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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