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Honshu - Japan weather in January 2026

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Honshu - Japan weather in January 2026

 

Day

9 °C

 

Night

1 °C

 

Sea

15 °C

 

Precipitation

63 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

10 days

in month

 

Daylight

10 hours

average

 

Sunshine

4 hours

average

 

Humidity

65 %

 

Day

9 °C

 

Night

1 °C

 

Sea

15 °C

 

Precipitation

63 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

10 days

in month

 

Daylight

10 hours

average

 

Sunshine

4 hours

average

 

Humidity

65 %

Overview: Honshu - Japan
In Honshu in January, the average air temperature ranges from 9 °C (48 °F) during the day to 1 °C (34 °F) at night. There are 10 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 63 mm (2.46 in).

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In Honshu in January, the average air temperature ranges from 9 °C (48 °F) during the day to 1 °C (34 °F) at night. There are 10 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 63 mm (2.46 in).

Is January a good month to visit Honshu?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Honshu. A relatively low temperature of 9 °C (48 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 1 °C (34 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

Is January part of the wet season in Honshu?

No, there is no wet season in Honshu in January - you can expect 10 days of rain during the month.

What temperature can I expect during the day in Honshu in January?

In Honshu in January, the average daily temperatures will be 9 °C (48 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How heavy is the precipitation in Honshu in January?

There is precipitation of 63 mm (2.46 in) in Honshu in January, which means 2 mm (0.08 in) rainfall per day on average.

What is the average number of rainy days in Honshu in January?

There are 10 days, which are rainy in January in Honshu, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.3 days of the week, or in general - 33 % days.

Is it freezing in January in Honshu?

It is possible that it will be freezing in January in Honshu, night temperatures will be 1 °C (34 °F) on average.

How windy is it in January in Honshu?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Honshu in January is 4.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Honshu in January?

The length of daylight in Honshu in January is 10 hours.

How humid is Honshu in January?

In January in Honshu, expect humidity around 65 %.

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