January · Japan
Best time to visit Naoshima in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Naoshima in January
Average temperature 5°C, 38 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Naoshima scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Naoshima is the Seto Inland Sea art island of Yayoi Kusama pumpkins, Tadao Ando museums, and slow ferry rhythms. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Naoshima: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 5°C (41°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Naoshima in January?
- In January, Naoshima averages 5°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Naoshima?
- January earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Naoshima in January?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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