January weather forecast
Nara, Japan

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Weather in January

January, the heart of winter in Nara, Japan, brings mostly cold weather, with daily temperatures dipping to as low as -0.2°C (31.6°F). The chilly temperatures and moderate humidity set a perfect stage for snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months of the year. Nara's wardrobes bulge with winter jackets and boots in this month. Although not overwhelmingly oppressive, the cold weather keeps most of the city indoors. However, a decent amount of sunshine each day provides occasional opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

Humidity

In Nara, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

In Nara, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. In Nara, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 1316mm (51.81") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Nara, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 20mm (0.79") of snow is typically accumulated. In Nara, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Nara, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:23 JST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Nara.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Nara is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Nara?

In Nara, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 8.7°C (47.7°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F).

What is the usual temperature for Nara in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Nara, is 8.7°C (47.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.2°C (31.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Nara?

In January, the average relative humidity in Nara, Japan, is 69%.

How much does it rain in Nara in January?

In Nara, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Nara in January?

In Nara, Japan, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Nara?

In Nara, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Nara?

On the first day of January in Nara, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:56. 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 Nara?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Nara, Japan.

How long on average sun shines in January in Nara?

In Nara, Japan, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Nara?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Nara is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in January
Nara, Japan

Average temperature in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 8.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in January
Nara, Japan

Average humidity in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Nara, Japan

Average rainfall in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 49.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (188.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (47.3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Nara, Japan

Average rainfall days in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nara, Japan

Average snowfall in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Nara, Japan

Average snowfall days in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average UV index in January
Nara, Japan

Average UV index in January - Nara, Japan
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 11).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Nara, Japan

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