January in Kyoto is the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Kyoto is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 6 degrees above zero. On average, Kyoto has 14 partly cloudy, 11 rainy, 4 sunny, and 2 cloudy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, July, and August is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Kyoto.