Pack or skip
Winter coat for Kyoto in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 33°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Kyoto in January averages highs of 48°F, lows of 33°F, 6 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 33°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.