January · Japan
Best time to visit Kurashiki in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kurashiki in January
Average temperature 5°C, 42 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Kurashiki scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kurashiki's canal quarter keeps white-walled merchant warehouses and a famous art museum.
January in Kurashiki — middling scores, decent value
January averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kurashiki in January?
- In January, Kurashiki averages 5°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kurashiki?
- January earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kurashiki in January?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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