Weather in Kumamoto, Japan in January
In an average January, Kumamoto sees a daily high around 9°C and a low around 1°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 9°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°C to 13°C |
| Average low | 1°C |
| Typical low range | -2°C to 4°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
19°C
1989-01-19
Lowest
-2°C
2016-01-24
Low
Highest
12°C
2002-01-15
Lowest
-6°C
1985-01-14
Feels-like
Highest
12°C
2002-01-15
Lowest
-14°C
1985-01-14
Humidity
Highest
12.5 g/m³
1989-01-19
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
1985-01-30
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
2023-01-24
Lowest
5 km/h
2025-01-22
Precip
Wettest
175 mm
1998
Driest
8 mm
1981
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