Best time to visit Japan in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Japan — the country-average travel-comfort score is 53.6/100. The best months are October, November, May.
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Weather in Japan in January
Typical weather across Japan in January: average high 7.6°C, low -0.4°C, about 63.1 mm of rain, and 7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Japan's cities, Kobe has the best weather in January (score 61/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Japan avg | Best city (Kobe) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53.6 | 61 |
| High / Low | 7.6° / -0.4° | 8.9° / 2.7° |
| Precipitation | 63.1 mm | 257.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7 | 7.4 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Japan. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Japan.
When to visit Japan in other months
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