Kanagawa weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Kanagawa: highs of 7°C (44°F) and about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -2°C (28°F) and cloud cover 48% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 8°C (47°F) and 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Yokohama, the largest city in Kanagawa. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Kanagawa?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kanagawa. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Aug, Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Kanagawa in January?
Some rain is normal: about 66 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Kanagawa in January?
Days average 7°C (44°F) and nights -2°C (28°F).
Kanagawa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | 48% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (47°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 67 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 115 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 129 mm | 64% | best |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 142 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 181 mm | 81% | fair |
| July | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 180 mm | 76% | fair |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 155 mm | 65% | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 215 mm | 71% | fair |
| October | 20°C (69°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 222 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 15°C (60°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 97 mm | 57% | best |
| December | 10°C (49°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 69 mm | 47% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kanagawa in January
Weather can differ a lot within Kanagawa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Kawasaki | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 80 mm | least pleasant |
| Aihara | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Sagamihara | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Fujisawa | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Yokosuka | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Hiratsuka | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Chigasaki | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Yamato | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Bunkyo | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Minamirinkan | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |
| Atsugi | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 66 mm | least pleasant |