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Nagoya in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nagoya in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Nagoya in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Nagoya, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in January. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Nagoya;

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nagoya has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Nagoya in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nagoya for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +10°C with a maximum of +15°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +8°C.

Is Nagoya warm or cold in January?

Nagoya is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Nagoya, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nagoya in January

Nagoya weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+9°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-4°C-7°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+18°C+21°C
Rainfall
45 mm48 mm57 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%67%65%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
765
Cloudy days
151512
Rainy days
999
Snowy days
011

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 45 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in December to 6 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nagoya in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nagoya is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Nagoya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 28 mm, with a 16% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nagoya wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 196 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Nagoya?

This is the weather in Nagoya in January 2023:
1 January
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+11°C
2 January
☁️
+9°C
3 January
🌧️
+9°C
4 January
☁️
+8°C
5 January
☁️
+9°C
6 January
☁️
+10°C
7 January
☀️
+10°C
8 January
☀️
+11°C
9 January
☀️
+13°C
10 January
☀️
+9°C
11 January
☀️
+12°C
12 January
☀️
+15°C
13 January
🌫️
+14°C
14 January
☁️
+13°C
15 January
☁️
+15°C
16 January
☀️
+13°C
17 January
☁️
+10°C
18 January
☀️
+13°C
19 January
☀️
+12°C
20 January
☀️
+13°C
21 January
☀️
+9°C
22 January
☁️
+10°C
23 January
☁️
+9°C
24 January
☁️
+9°C
25 January
☁️
+3°C
26 January
☁️
+6°C
27 January
☀️
+3°C
28 January
☁️
+5°C
29 January
☀️
+7°C
30 January
☀️
+7°C
31 January
☀️
+8°C
In January 2023 Nagoya had 16 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Nagoya climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nagoya in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+19°C) and the highest in 2023 (+22°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 953 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2090 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nagoya in January:

Is January a good time to visit Nagoya?

It’s always a good time to visit Nagoya, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nagoya in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nagoya rainy in January?

Nagoya is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nagoya in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nagoya in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Nagoya

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nagoya, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.