The weather in January in Kamikōchi

It's cold in January in Kamikōchi with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Kamikōchi, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 18°C in 2020, Kamikōchi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 37 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Kamikōchi

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kamikōchi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Kamikōchi New York
Average temperature 7°C 5°C
Max. temperature 8°C 11°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 10 days 12 days
Total snowfall 37 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 15 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Kamikōchi with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around -1°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 7°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kamikōchi is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Kamikōchi, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Kamikōchi

Temperature in January in Kamikōchi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kamikōchi, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Kamikōchi

Total precipitation in January in Kamikōchi over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Kamikōchi

Snowfall in January in Kamikōchi per year

Daily UV index in January in Kamikōchi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kamikōchi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kamikōchi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kamikōchi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.