Nagoya · WinterMonth summary
Nagoya weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nagoya in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Nagoya in January is possible but May offers a score of 7.6/10 vs 5.7.
By trip type
Nagoya in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Nagoya is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (9.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 18% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 10°C | 24% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 33% | 4.3 | 10.5h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 37% | 5.2 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 24°C | 41% | 6.2 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 50% | 8.1 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 52% | 9.4 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 52% | 6.6 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 52% | 7.3 | 9.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 22°C | 39% | 6.5 | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 24% | 2.9 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 24% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Nagoya averages 9°C, 18% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nagoya in January
Is January a good time to visit Nagoya?
January is an acceptable time for Nagoya (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Nagoya in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 0°C at night. 9.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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