Fuji Weather in January

What's the weather like in Fuji (Shizuoka) in January 2024?

The climate in Fuji during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Fuji and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Fuji weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Nightly temperature -6°C 21.2°F
Average temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 16.8°C 62.3°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fuji with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Fuji

Fuji average temperature in January

January rainfall

Fuji average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Fuji average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fuji in January 2024.

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Fuji weather stats

Fuji weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
Driest month: December 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: January 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.1°C 41.2°F
Wettest month: August 250mm 9.8ins
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