Date weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is January weather typically in Date? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Date includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Date in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. You can typically expect 29 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Date, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 96%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (72 KM, 45 Miles).

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

Precipitation

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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 Date 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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