Ōtsu Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ōtsu (Shiga) in January 2024?

The climate in Ōtsu during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Ōtsu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

Ōtsu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.9°C 44.4°F
Nightly temperature -0.7°C 30.7°F
Average temperature 3.1°C 37.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ōtsu

Ōtsu average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ōtsu average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu in January 2024.

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Ōtsu weather stats

Ōtsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: June 224mm 8.8ins
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