Weather in Kyoto, Japan in January
In an average January, Kyoto sees a daily high around 6°C and a low around -1°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 6°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 2°C to 10°C |
| Average low | -1°C |
| Typical low range | -3°C to 2°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
18°C
1989-01-20
Lowest
-3°C
2004-01-22
Low
Highest
9°C
1996-01-15
Lowest
-7°C
1984-01-30
Feels-like
Highest
6°C
1996-01-15
Lowest
-16°C
2003-01-29
Humidity
Highest
10.5 g/m³
1989-01-20
Lowest
2.6 g/m³
1986-01-05
Wind
Highest
52 km/h
2007-01-07
Lowest
7 km/h
1984-01-21
Precip
Wettest
173 mm
2001
Driest
13 mm
1981
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