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Takayama weather in January

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Takayama January weather at a glance

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In January, Takayama averages -0.6°C, with typical highs of 4.4°C and lows of -5.3°C. The historical average is 17 wet days and 80% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in January, it is 1.6°C warmer than Seoul, with 12 more wet days.

Takayama January temperature & humidity

Average-0.6°CHigh 4.4° / low -5.3°
Humidity80%
Wet days17 days55% of days
Day–night range9.7°

Takayama January rain & wet days

Wet days17 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days55%Not a forecast probability

Pack a light rain jacket, waterproof pouch and quick-dry shoes. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Takayama in January

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 17 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high 4.4°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -5.3°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfRain jacketWater-resistant shoesCompact umbrella
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Takayama January sunrise & sunset times

2026 January · Local time (Asia/Tokyo)

Sunrise on the 15th07:01
Sunset on the 15th16:59
Daylight duration9h 58m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-01-0107:0216:479h 45m
2026-01-1507:0116:599h 58m
2026-01-3106:5317:1610h 23m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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January weather by year

January 2024-0.6°18 wet days, 82% humidity
January 2025-0.6°16 wet days, 78% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

15°-2°
27°0°1.3mm
36°-3°4.6mm
43°-4°1.2mm
55°-5°
65°-1°20mm
75°-2°9.1mm
81°-5°10mm
91°-5°11mm
100°-10°9.3mm
113°-10°
123°-10°
133°-9°
144°-9°3.8mm
153°-5°22mm
162°-6°
17-1°-9°2.8mm
184°-10°
199°-8°
209°-2°2.8mm
218°-4°
228°-5°
239°-4°1.6mm
248°-3°
254°-3°
265°-2°
277°-2°
286°-2°
292°-5°6.7mm
301°-6°6.4mm
312°-4°1.4mm

Frequently asked questions

What is Takayama weather like in January?

In January, Takayama averages -0.6°C, with typical highs of 4.4°C and lows of -5.3°C. The historical average is 17 wet days and 80% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Takayama in January?

There are about 17 wet days in January. Pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What should I wear in Takayama in January?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Rain is frequent at roughly 17 days in the month; pack a rain jacket and water-resistant shoes.

What are the best months to visit Takayama?

No months meet the A or B threshold in our temperature-and-precipitation score. Compare the monthly values with your planned activities.

Where can I check Takayama weather in January in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Takayama in January?

On 2026-01-15, calculated sunrise is 07:01 and sunset is 16:59 in local time (Asia/Tokyo). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations