Nara weather in January
In January, Nara has an average high of 8.7°C (48°F) and an average low of 0.8°C (33°F). Expect about 6 days with rain or snow (52 mm, 2.1 in of precipitation for the month) and snowfall on about 12 days. Daytime highs are 2.9°C cooler than in December.
| Average high | 8.7°C / 48°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0.8°C / 33°F |
| Daily average | 4.5°C / 40°F |
| Precipitation (rain and snow) | 52 mm / 2.1 in |
| Days with rain or snow (1 mm or more) | 6 days |
| Sunshine | 118 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 12 days (1 cm in total) |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Nara weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in January
- Plum blossoms: typically open around January 31.
What to wear
A warm jacket or light down coat, plus layers. Mornings and evenings are chilly.
Nara 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 |
| Hiroshima | 10° / 2°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.