January · Japan
Best time to visit Nagoya in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nagoya in January
Average temperature 4°C, 51 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Nagoya scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 4°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nagoya's castle, Toyota heritage and local food culture sit on Japan's old Tokaido road.
January in Nagoya: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nagoya in January?
- In January, Nagoya averages 4°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nagoya?
- January earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nagoya in January?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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