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The weather in Kyoto in January is very cold with temperatures between 4°C and 8°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Kyoto. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Kyoto is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kyoto in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Kyoto in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Kyoto before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 4° | 9 | 14 | 8 | 110 mm | Awful | Kyoto in January |
| February | 9° / 5° | 9 | 13 | 7 | 110 mm | Awful | Kyoto in February |
| March | 13° / 7° | 8 | 21 | 2 | 155 mm | Awful | Kyoto in March |
| April | 18° / 12° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 169 mm | Ok | Kyoto in April |
| May | 22° / 16° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 202 mm | Ok | Kyoto in May |
| June | 25° / 20° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 303 mm | Good | Kyoto in June |
| July | 29° / 24° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 411 mm | Ok | Kyoto in July |
| August | 31° / 25° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 316 mm | Ok | Kyoto in August |
| September | 27° / 22° | 10 | 20 | 0 | 379 mm | Good | Kyoto in September |
| October | 22° / 17° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 249 mm | Good | Kyoto in October |
| November | 17° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 138 mm | Good | Kyoto in November |
| December | 11° / 7° | 8 | 20 | 4 | 139 mm | Awful | Kyoto in December |