Hakuba weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Hakuba in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hakuba typically includes very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -7°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Hakuba in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 223 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 26 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 80 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hakuba, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 223 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 80 hours  

Percentage 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.

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?

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

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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