Nara Weather in January
Japan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (46°F)
Avg low0°C (32°F)
Rainfall59 mm (2.3 in)
RatingFair 5.6/10
Nara in January sees daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), dropping to about 0°C (32°F) at night. January is winter in Japan. The month is fairly dry, with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over 7 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 Nara?
January is a fair time to visit Nara (5.6/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in November.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (32°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
| Rainfall | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 9.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.3 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with 10 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Nara in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Nara weather in other months
Jan8°C / 0°C59 mmFairFeb9°C / 0°C80 mmFairMar13°C / 3°C126 mmFairApr18°C / 8°C150 mmGoodMay23°C / 12°C170 mmFairJun26°C / 18°C231 mmPoorJul30°C / 22°C234 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C197 mmPoorSep28°C / 20°C225 mmPoorOct22°C / 13°C178 mmFairNov16°C / 7°C92 mmGoodDec10°C / 2°C69 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit NaraFebruary →
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
- Osaka8°C · 59 mm
- Kyoto7°C · 89 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.