Nikko weather in January
January in Nikko: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Nikko · #634 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nikko climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.5 cm / 9.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nikko in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nikko?
- January in Nikko: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nikko on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Nikko in January?
- In January, Nikko averages a daily high of 4.3°C and a low of -3°C, with about 48.7 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nikko in January?
- Nikko has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Nikko in January?
- Nikko sees roughly 24.5 cm of snowfall in January.