Weather in Kyoto for January 2026
Snowfall in Kyoto during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Kyoto snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 28 January.Until now, January 2026 in Kyoto is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.7 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Kyoto predicts a temperature of 6.1 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Kyoto at the beginning of January is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 5.7 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Kyoto in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 275.9 mm of precipitation.
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Temperatures trend during January in Kyoto
January weather in Kyoto day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /0° | 1.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 3.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 7° /0° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /-1° | 0.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /-1° | 0.9 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 1.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 9° /1° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /0° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /1° | 3.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 2.8 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /1° | 7.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /0° | 3.8 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 1.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /-1° | 1.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /1° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 1.5 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 2.4 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-1° | 5 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-2° | 1.1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
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Kyoto weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 12°/1° | 11°/-2° | 12°/-1° |
| Rainfall | 227 mm | 276 mm | 337 mm |
| Snowfall | 8 cm | 16 cm | 21 cm |
| Wind | 15 km/h | 15.5 km/h | 16.9 km/h |
| Humidity | 68% | 70% | 68% |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 13 days | 16 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 23 days | 18 days | 13 days |
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What to pack to Kyoto in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Kyoto in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kyoto, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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