Urakawa weather in January (Japan)

Thinking of visiting Urakawa in January? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Urakawa tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 0°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Urakawa in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Urakawa. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Urakawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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