Kurashiki Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kurashiki (Okayama) in January 2024?

The climate in Kurashiki during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Kurashiki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

Kurashiki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Nightly temperature 0°C 32°F
Average temperature 4.2°C 39.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 43 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kurashiki with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kurashiki

Kurashiki average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kurashiki average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki in January 2024.

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Kurashiki weather stats

Kurashiki weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: December 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 8.2°C 46.8°F
Wettest month: September 186mm 7.3ins
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