Hida weather in January (Gifu, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Hida during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Hida typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -7°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Hida in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. You can typically expect 27 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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

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

 

Hida, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 90%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hida.

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