Hachimantai weather in January (Iwate, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Hachimantai in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hachimantai includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 0°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Hachimantai in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 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. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 28 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 128 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hachimantai. June, July, August 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 Hachimantai climate page with graphs.

 

Hachimantai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 94%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hachinohe, Japan (70 KM, 43 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.

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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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