Takayama Weather in January

What's the weather like in Takayama (Gifu) in January 2024?

The climate in Takayama during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Takayama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Takayama weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Nightly temperature -7.3°C 18.9°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 26 days
Sea temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Takayama with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 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 Takayama

Takayama average temperature in January

January rainfall

Takayama average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Takayama 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 Takayama in January 2024.

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Takayama weather stats

Takayama weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: December 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: July 246mm 9.7ins
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