Gokayama in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gokayama in january 2026
The weather in Gokayama in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1597.6cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Snow showers
54% of time
14%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Snow showers
47% of time
17%
13%
12%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
47% of time
16%
15%
11%
Weather at 3am
32°F
36%
17%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gokayama in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gokayama in january.
The climate of Gokayama in january is very bad
The climate in january in Gokayama is wet (with 11.1in of rainfall over 16 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 12.4in of precipitation over 16 days.
The climate is rather cold there this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Gokayama is 36°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Gokayama in the month of january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2014. You need to prepare to have about 22 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 71% of the month.
On average, in Gokayama, the days of january last 09:57. The sun rises at 07:03 and sunset is at 17:00.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Gokayama:
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Gokayama.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gokayama in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (50%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1597.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:57 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gokayama in january 2025:
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
29°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 40°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
25°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 43°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
29°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Gokayama:
| Kanazawa in january | very bad weather |
| Toyama in january | very bad weather |
| Takayama in january | very bad weather |
| Nanao in january | very bad weather |
| Fukui-shi in january | very bad weather |
| Matsumoto in january | very bad weather |
| Wajima in january | very bad weather |
| Nagano in january | very bad weather |
| Nakatsugawa in january | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in january | very bad weather |
| Joetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Karuizawa in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Gokayama
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Weather data for Gokayama in january:
Weather data for Gokayama for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gokayama. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gokayama can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gokayama.