Higashikawa weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Planning a trip to Higashikawa in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Higashikawa generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Higashikawa in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 28 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 62 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Higashikawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 94%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather 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 Higashikawa in January?

Visitors traveling to Higashikawa 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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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