Kyoto Weather in January
Japan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (44°F)
Avg low0°C (32°F)
Rainfall89 mm (3.5 in)
RatingPoor 2.1/10
Kyoto in January sees daytime temperatures around 7°C (44°F), dropping to about 0°C (32°F) at night. January is winter in Japan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain spread over 17 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Kyoto?
January is not the best time to visit Kyoto (2.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and October to November.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (32°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
| Rainfall | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 17 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 9.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.7 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kyoto in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kyoto weather in other months
Jan7°C / 0°C89 mmPoorFeb8°C / 0°C92 mmPoorMar12°C / 3°C119 mmPoorApr18°C / 7°C132 mmGoodMay22°C / 12°C152 mmGoodJun26°C / 18°C193 mmPoorJul30°C / 22°C227 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C166 mmPoorSep27°C / 20°C187 mmPoorOct22°C / 13°C151 mmGoodNov16°C / 7°C93 mmGoodDec10°C / 2°C104 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit KyotoFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Nara8°C · 59 mm
- Osaka8°C · 59 mm
- Kobe9°C · 50 mm
- Nagoya8°C · 64 mm
- Hiroshima8°C · 60 mm
- Yokohama9°C · 55 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.