Hokuto weather in January (Yamanashi, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Hokuto in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Hokuto typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Hokuto in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hokuto. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Hokuto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kofu, Japan (27 KM, 16 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

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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