Kamakura weather in January

Kamakura, Japan
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January in Kamakura: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Kamakura · #422 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Kamakura climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 38°F
Rainfall52 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine7.5 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall3.3 cm / 1.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kamakura in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Kamakura?
January in Kamakura: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kamakura on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Kamakura in January?
In January, Kamakura averages a daily high of 9.2°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 52.1 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kamakura in January?
Kamakura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.
Does it snow in Kamakura in January?
Kamakura sees roughly 3.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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