Shizuoka weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Shizuoka: highs of 11°C (51°F) and about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 7°C (45°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 16°C (61°F). 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 11°C (53°F) and 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Hamamatsu, the largest city in Shizuoka. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Shizuoka?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shizuoka. For better conditions, consider Aug, Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Shizuoka in January?
Some rain is normal: about 73 mm (2.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Shizuoka in January?
Days average 11°C (51°F) and nights 7°C (45°F).
Shizuoka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C (51°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm | 59% | 16°C (61°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 11°C (53°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 89 mm | 61% | 15°C (59°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 134 mm | 59% | 15°C (59°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 177 mm | 62% | 17°C (63°F) | least pleasant |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 190 mm | 66% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| June | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 233 mm | 78% | 23°C (73°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 241 mm | 69% | 26°C (79°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 173 mm | 55% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 242 mm | 62% | 27°C (80°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 234 mm | 62% | 25°C (77°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 18°C (65°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 107 mm | 58% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| December | 13°C (56°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 78 mm | 57% | 17°C (63°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Shizuoka in January
Weather can differ a lot within Shizuoka: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamamatsu | 11°C (51°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm | least pleasant |
| Shizuoka | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Fuji | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Numazu | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Iwata | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |
| Fujieda | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Yaizu | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Fujinomiya | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Kakegawa | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Mishima | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Shimada | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Fukuroi | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |