Verdict: Fair month
Kyoto Weather in January
January is properly cold in Kyoto, with highs of only 9°C (48°F). Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. January is workable in Kyoto if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
9°C / 48°F
Average low
-1°C / 30°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
57 mm
What to pack for Kyoto in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Kyoto: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~18 rain days)
9°
-1°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
14°
3°
Mar
19°
8°
Apr
23°
13°
May
27°
18°
Jun
30°
23°
Jul
32°
24°
Aug
29°
21°
Sep
22°
13°
Oct
17°
7°
Nov
10°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)