January on the Shikoku Henro trail offers a variety of weather conditions across the islands. In Tokushima, expect temperatures ranging from 5°C to 12°C with occasional patchy rain and sunny intervals. Kōchi sees mild temperatures between 7°C and 19°C, often accompanied by moderate to heavy rain showers. Ehime experiences temperatures mostly between 5°C and 18°C, with frequent cloud cover and intermittent rain. In Kagawa, temperatures can drop to 0°C, with cloud cover and rain being common, especially moderate showers in the latter parts of the month. Overall, the weather remains unpredictable with a mix of sunshine, clouds, and periods of rainfall.
Beginning in Tokushima, the month kicks off with temperatures fluctuating between 5°C and 12°C. Although the trail experiences frequent patchy rain, there are also several sunny days. As you move through locations like Kamiita and Kamojima, you'll notice a mix of cloudy intervals with serene sunny spells. As the journey progresses to Komatsushima and Anan, the weather continues to present variability with intermittent light rain and overcast skies, interspersed with sunny patches, keeping temperatures mild between 7°C and 15°C.
Arriving in Kōchi, the climatic conditions lean towards more significant rainfall episodes, especially around Muroto and Tosa, with occasional heavy rain showers. Expect temperatures trending towards the milder range, reaching lows of 1°C and highs around 19°C. As the path progresses to Shimanto and Kuroshio, the weather showcases sunny breaks amidst frequent heavy showers, painting a varied climatic portrait.
In Ehime, starting at Ainan and moving through Uwajima and Ōzu, the temperatures hover between 4°C and 18°C with an abundance of cloud cover. Many days include patchy rain or moderate to heavy showers, particularly as one approaches Ōzu and Uchiko. Cooler moments are never far with overcast skies.
Concluding in Kagawa, walking through Mitoyo, Sakaide, and towards Takamatsu, participants encounter a drop in temperatures, occasionally bottoming out at 0°C — a stark contrast to their earlier phases. Light showers and frequent cloudiness are characteristic, as well as intermittent heavier rains, particularly in locations like Kan'onji and Mitoyo, showing the dynamic nature of January's weather along this spiritual journey.
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