Monthly climate guide
Nagasaki weather in January
Expect cool weather in Nagasaki in January: afternoons reach about 9°C (49°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). Around 66 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 84%.
- January brings mid-winter to Nagasaki.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 64% less rain than Nagasaki's average.
- Nagasaki is usually about 2°C cooler than Kagoshima, 150 km away, in January.
January is typically Nagasaki's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
9°C
49°F
Avg low
3°C
37°F
Rainfall
66 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
84%
cloud · often cloudy
Nagasaki weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 49°F | 3°C / 37°F | 66 mm | 78% | 84% |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 99 mm | 78% | 79% |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 6°C / 43°F | 124 mm | 77% | 73% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 162 mm | 78% | 69% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 15°C / 58°F | 164 mm | 79% | 68% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 378 mm | 85% | 82% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 370 mm | 86% | 69% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 252 mm | 83% | 59% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 69°F | 227 mm | 84% | 68% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 59°F | 133 mm | 81% | 60% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 51°F | 105 mm | 80% | 71% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 90 mm | 79% | 84% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Nagasaki?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nagasaki →Other Japan cities in January
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Nagasaki in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Nagasaki?
January is cool in Nagasaki, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Nagasaki in January?
Average highs are about 9°C (49°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nagasaki in January?
Nagasaki typically gets around 66 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nagasaki (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.