Kyoto vs Osaka in January

Kyoto and Osaka are nearly tied in January — 66 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is cold, a little rain, clean air; Osaka is cold, a little rain.

Kyoto vs OsakaJanuary climate, side by side

KyotoOsaka
Comfort score66/100 (C)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high5°C7°C
Avg high / low9° / 1°10° / 3°
Rainfall57 mm49 mm
Rainy days96
Humidity77%74%
Air quality (AQI)4353

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Kyoto vs Osaka in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kyoto or Osaka?
Kyoto and Osaka are nearly tied in January — 66 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is cold, a little rain, clean air; Osaka is cold, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Kyoto vs Osaka in January?
In January, Kyoto averages 9°C high / 1°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Osaka averages 10°C high / 3°C low with about 49 mm.