Hiroshima weather in January
In January, Hiroshima has an average high of 9.9°C (50°F) and an average low of 2.0°C (36°F). Expect about 6 days with rain or snow (46 mm, 1.8 in of precipitation for the month) and snowfall on about 12 days. Daytime highs are 2.2°C cooler than in December.
| Average high | 9.9°C / 50°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2.0°C / 36°F |
| Daily average | 5.4°C / 42°F |
| Precipitation (rain and snow) | 46 mm / 1.8 in |
| Days with rain or snow (1 mm or more) | 6 days |
| Sunshine | 139 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 12 days (3 cm in total) |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Hiroshima weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in January
No cherry blossoms, plum blossoms or autumn colors are usually out in Hiroshima in January. Coming up in February: plum blossoms.
What to wear
A warm jacket or light down coat, plus layers. Mornings and evenings are chilly.
Hiroshima month by month
← December ·All 12 months ·February →
Other cities in January
| City | High / low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 10° / 1°C | 5 |
| Kyoto | 9° / 2°C | 6 |
| Osaka | 10° / 3°C | 6 |
| Nara | 9° / 1°C | 6 |
| Fukuoka | 10° / 4°C | 9 |
| Nagoya | 9° / 1°C | 5 |
| Sendai | 6° / -1°C | 6 |
| Sapporo | -0° / -6°C | 18 |
| Naha | 20° / 15°C | 10 |
See Japan weather in January for all regions.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.