January weather forecast
Kyoto, Japan

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The Buddhist temple of Byodo-in in Kyoto, Japan
The Buddhist temple of Byodo-in in Kyoto, Japan

Weather in January

January in Kyoto, Japan, wears the cloak of the biting cold. On average, the high temperature is just 5.8°C (42.4°F), with the low dipping below freezing at -0.2°C (31.6°F). The chill is intensified by the considerable amount of snowfall, which averages 96mm (3.78") over 9.9 days. The year opens with a predominance of cloudy skies, with cloud cover at around 56%. The brisk new year's days are not devoid of moisture, maintaining a relative humidity of 82%.

Temperature

Kyoto experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, July and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Kyoto, Japan, in January, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Kyoto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 843mm (33.19") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Kyoto. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kyoto is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:23 JST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kyoto.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kyoto are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kyoto?

Kyoto experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Is it cold in Kyoto during January?

Kyoto in January has an average high-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

What is the most humid month in Kyoto?

January, July and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Kyoto?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Kyoto?

In Kyoto, in January, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Kyoto?

The month with the most snowfall in Kyoto, Japan, is January, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of snow.

How much does it snow in Kyoto in January?

In January, in Kyoto, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 96mm (3.78") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kyoto have in January?

In Kyoto, Japan, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kyoto?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:23 JST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kyoto?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Kyoto, Japan, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kyoto?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kyoto, Japan, is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kyoto?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kyoto, Japan, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kyoto?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average temperature in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average pressure in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average wind speed in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average humidity in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average rainfall in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (32mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average rainfall days in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average snowfall in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 96mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (96mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average snowfall days in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average sunshine days in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average UV index in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average cloud cover in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in January
Kyoto, Japan

Average visibility in January - Kyoto, Japan
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and September (7km).

Kyoto, Japan

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