Mount Fuji in January: will you see it?
Short answer: In January, 51% of mornings and 50% of afternoons at Lake Kawaguchiko were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 27% of mornings were overcast. That makes January the best month for seeing Mount Fuji.
51% chance of a clear morning
Sunrise 06:56 · sunset 16:56 (mid-January)
Fuji hides in cloud on most summer days; crisp winter mornings are the classic time. It is often clear at dawn and clouds over by late morning.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 50% | 27% |
| February | 42% | 34% | 31% |
| March | 35% | 32% | 44% |
| April | 34% | 27% | 43% |
| May | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| June | 15% | 8% | 62% |
| July | 20% | 7% | 56% |
| August | 23% | 11% | 45% |
| September | 19% | 14% | 54% |
| October | 24% | 23% | 52% |
| November | 47% | 44% | 30% |
| December | 46% | 50% | 26% |
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Questions
Can you see Mount Fuji in January?
In January, 51% of mornings and 50% of afternoons at Lake Kawaguchiko were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 27% of mornings were overcast. That makes January the best month for seeing Mount Fuji.
What time is sunrise at Mount Fuji in January?
Around mid-January, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 16:56 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.