Hyōgo weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Hyōgo: highs of 9°C (48°F) and about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 4°C (40°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 10°C (50°F) and 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kobe, the largest city in Hyōgo. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Hyōgo?
least pleasant month Weather score 43/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Hyōgo. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Hyōgo in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 56 mm (2.2 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Hyōgo in January?
Days average 9°C (48°F) and nights 4°C (40°F).
Hyōgo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 56 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (50°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| March | 13°C (55°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 101 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 112 mm | 64% | best |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 138 mm | 67% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 191 mm | 79% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm | 73% | fair |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 148 mm | 62% | best |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 194 mm | 68% | fair |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 159 mm | 63% | best |
| November | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 80 mm | 60% | best |
| December | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 72 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hyōgo in January
Weather can differ a lot within Hyōgo: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Nishinomiya | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Amagasaki | 6°C (44°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Akashi | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 91 mm | least pleasant |
| Takarazuka | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Itami | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Kawanishi | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Sandachō | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 91 mm | least pleasant |
| Ashiya | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Takasago | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 91 mm | least pleasant |