Kyoto weather in January
January in Kyoto: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kyoto · #328 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kyoto climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 cm / 2.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kyoto in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kyoto?
- January in Kyoto: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kyoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Kyoto in January?
- In January, Kyoto averages a daily high of 8°C and a low of 0.8°C, with about 54.7 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kyoto in January?
- Kyoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
- Does it snow in Kyoto in January?
- Kyoto sees roughly 5.5 cm of snowfall in January.