Kyoto in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kyoto in january 2025
The weather in Kyoto in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 348cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Snow showers
32% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Snow showers
27% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Snow showers
28% of time
20%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
34°F
26%
20%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kyoto in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kyoto in january.
The climate of Kyoto in january is very bad
In january in Kyoto, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city the month of january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kyoto is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kyoto in january with a maximum record of 59°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2011. You need to prepare to have about 16 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 52% of time.
On average, in Kyoto, the days of january last 10:03. The sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 17:08.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Kyoto:
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Kyoto.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kyoto in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 348cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:08 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kyoto in january 2024:
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
36°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 49°F
34°F to 45°F
38°F to 49°F
36°F to 50°F
34°F to 49°F
31°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
29°F to 50°F
40°F to 43°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
36°F to 43°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 41°F
31°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
36°F to 52°F
40°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Kyoto:
| Arashiyama in january | very bad weather |
| Nara in january | very bad weather |
| Osaka in january | very bad weather |
| Maizuru in january | very bad weather |
| Kobe in january | very bad weather |
| Wakayama in january | bad weather |
| Ise in january | very bad weather |
| Toyooka in january | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in january | very bad weather |
| Fukui-shi in january | very bad weather |
| Shingu in january | bad weather |
| Tottori in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kyoto
perfect weather
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Weather data for Kyoto in january:
Weather data for Kyoto for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kyoto. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kyoto can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kyoto.