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Kutsugata weather in January (Rishiri Island, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kutsugata this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kutsugata includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -0°C. At night, it falls to around -4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kutsugata in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 27 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kutsugata. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kutsugata climate page with graphs.

 

Kutsugata, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 91%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 27 days  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Kutsugata should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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